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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 25.9% more expensive than Lahaina, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $62,925 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lahaina, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lahaina, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lahaina, Hawaii
Lahaina, HI vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lahaina, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.5% lower
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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