What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

Food is 5.5% higher, utilities are 5.8% higher, commute is 46.7% higher, and personal expenses are 8.3% higher in Austin compared to Amarillo.

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MORRO BAY vs. KAILUA (HAWAII COUNTY)
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Cost of Living Calculator - Morro Bay, California vs Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii

Q: How much more expensive is Kailua (Hawaii County) compared to Morro Bay?

You would need a salary of $80,775 in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Morro Bay, California.

The cost of living in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii is 1.0% more expensive than Morro Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $80,775 in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Morro Bay, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii is more expensive than Morro Bay, California
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

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128% more expensive in Kailua (Hawaii County)
than in Morro Bay, California

Morro Bay, CA vs Kailua (Hawaii County), HI

Compared to Morro Bay, Kailua (Hawaii County) is:

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1.0% higher

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46.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

21.5% lower

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Utilities

128.2% higher

Commute

11.9% lower

Health

8.4% lower

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Personal

21.8% higher

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