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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 23.6% more expensive than Kihei, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $61,779 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kihei, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Kihei, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Kihei, Hawaii
Kihei, HI vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Kihei, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.2% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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