Kapolei, Hawaii vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 26.1% more expensive than Kapolei, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $70,767 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapolei, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Kapolei, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Kapolei, Hawaii
Kapolei, HI vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Kapolei, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.8% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower