Cost of Living Calculator - Kapaa, Hawaii vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 31.5% more expensive than Kapaa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $65,730 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapaa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Kapaa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Kapaa, Hawaii
Kapaa, HI vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Kapaa, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.9% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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