Cost of Living Calculator - Kapolei, Hawaii vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 24.4% more expensive than Kapolei, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $93,316 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapolei, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Kapolei, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in San Jose
than in Kapolei, Hawaii
Kapolei, HI vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Kapolei, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.0% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower

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