La Mesa, California vs. Lahaina, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lahaina, Hawaii is 6.0% more expensive than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $52,982 in Lahaina, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lahaina, Hawaii is more expensive than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Lahaina
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Lahaina, HI
Compared to La Mesa, Lahaina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  40.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  73.7% higher
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower