What is a pro or con of living in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaiicompared to San Francisco, California?

Housing is 28% cheaper in Kailua (Honolulu County).

What salary do I need to live in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii copmared to San Francisco, California?

A salary of $50,000 in San Francisco, California could decrease to $45,184 in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN FRANCISCO vs. KAILUA (HONOLULU COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

San Francisco, California vs. Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii is 9.6% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $45,184 in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
28% cheaper in Kailua (Honolulu County)
than in San Francisco, California

San Francisco, CA vs. Kailua (Honolulu County), HI

Compared to San Francisco, Kailua (Honolulu County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

24.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

28.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

80.5% higher

Commute

31.6% lower

Health

11.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

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San Francisco, California vs. Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii

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San Francisco, CA vs. Kailua (Honolulu County), HI

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