Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Kaneohe, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kaneohe, Hawaii is 19.0% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $59,481 in Kaneohe, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kaneohe, Hawaii is more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Kaneohe
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Kaneohe, HI
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Kaneohe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  37.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.7% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher