Monterey, California vs. Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii is 36.6% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $31,675 in Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Hawaiian Beaches
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Hawaiian Beaches, HI
Compared to Monterey, Hawaiian Beaches is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% lower
      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
  34.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  118.9% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% higher