Lihue, Hawaii vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 39.6% more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $104,681 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lihue, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.9% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher