Paia, Hawaii vs. Channel Islands Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Channel Islands Beach, California is 15.0% more expensive than Paia, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $57,500 in Channel Islands Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paia, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Channel Islands Beach, California is more expensive than Paia, Hawaii
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
98% more expensive in Channel Islands Beach
than in Paia, Hawaii
Paia, HI vs. Channel Islands Beach, CA
Compared to Paia, Channel Islands Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.8% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher