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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 17.8% more expensive than Kapolei, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $88,325 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapolei, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Kapolei, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Kapolei, Hawaii
Kapolei, HI vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Kapolei, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.9% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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