Cost of Living Calculator - Pahala, Hawaii vs Carson, California


The cost of living in Carson, California is 32.6% more expensive than Pahala, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $99,425 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pahala, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than Pahala, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Carson
than in Pahala, Hawaii
Pahala, HI vs Carson, CA
Compared to Pahala, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  211.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.9% lower
  Commute
  57.4% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower

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