Pahoa, Hawaii vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 147.9% more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $123,929 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pahoa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
464% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Pahoa, Hawaii
Pahoa, HI vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Pahoa, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.9% 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
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  864.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.9% lower
  Commute
  58.3% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower