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

Median Home Cost is 36% cheaper in Waimea (Hawaii County).

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

A salary of $50,000 in San Francisco, California could decrease to $32,992 in Waimea (Hawaii 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. WAIMEA (HAWAII COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

San Francisco, California vs. Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii is 34.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $32,992 in Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Waimea (Hawaii County)
than in San Francisco, California

San Francisco, CA vs. Waimea (Hawaii County), HI

Compared to San Francisco, Waimea (Hawaii County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

39.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

60.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

99.8% higher

Commute

32.6% lower

Health

13.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.6% higher

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San Francisco, California vs. Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Francisco, CA vs. Waimea (Hawaii County), HI

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