Cost of Living Calculator - Poipu, Hawaii vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 1.4% cheaper than Poipu, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $73,982 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poipu, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Poipu, Hawaii
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
53% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Poipu, Hawaii
Poipu, HI vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Poipu, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.1% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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