Cost of Living Calculator - Makawao, Hawaii vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 29.4% more expensive than Makawao, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $97,085 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Makawao, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Makawao, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Makawao, Hawaii
Makawao, HI vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Makawao, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.7% lower
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher

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