Kihei, Hawaii vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 19.3% more expensive than Kihei, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $59,654 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kihei, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Kihei, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Kihei, Hawaii
Kihei, HI vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Kihei, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.0% lower
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher