Kihei, Hawaii vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 30.5% more expensive than Kihei, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $104,432 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kihei, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Kihei, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in San Jose
than in Kihei, Hawaii
Kihei, HI vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Kihei, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.3% lower
  Commute
  70.4% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher