Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Kahului, Hawaii


The cost of living in Kahului, Hawaii is 11.7% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $103,576 in Kahului, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kahului, Hawaii is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Kahului
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Kahului, HI
Compared to Salinas, Kahului is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  46.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  103.5% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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