Makawao, Hawaii vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 5.4% more expensive than Makawao, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $52,708 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Makawao, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than Makawao, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Solvang
than in Makawao, Hawaii
Makawao, HI vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to Makawao, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.1% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower