Lahaina, Hawaii vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 33.1% cheaper than Lahaina, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $33,457 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lahaina, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Lahaina, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Arcata
than in Lahaina, Hawaii
Lahaina, HI vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Lahaina, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% lower
      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
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.3% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower