Cost of Living Calculator - Kula, Hawaii vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 17.7% more expensive than Kula, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $58,872 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kula, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Kula, Hawaii
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
107% more expensive in San Jose
than in Kula, Hawaii
Kula, HI vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Kula, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.5% lower
  Commute
  50.0% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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