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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waimea (Kauai County), Hawaii is 44.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $27,766 in Waimea (Kauai County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waimea (Kauai County), Hawaii is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Waimea (Kauai County)
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Waimea (Kauai County), HI
Compared to San Francisco, Waimea (Kauai County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  41.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  105.7% higher
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower