Makawao, Hawaii vs. Los Alamitos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamitos, California is 21.1% more expensive than Makawao, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $78,735 in Los Alamitos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Makawao, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamitos, California is more expensive than Makawao, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Los Alamitos
than in Makawao, Hawaii
Makawao, HI vs. Los Alamitos, CA
Compared to Makawao, Los Alamitos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.6% lower
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher