San Francisco, California vs. Volcano, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Volcano, Hawaii is 52.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $23,852 in Volcano, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Volcano, Hawaii is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Volcano
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Volcano, HI
Compared to San Francisco, Volcano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  93.3% higher
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher