Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Pahoa, Hawaii


The cost of living in Pahoa, Hawaii is 49.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $25,512 in Pahoa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pahoa, Hawaii is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Pahoa
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Pahoa, HI
Compared to San Jose, Pahoa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  30.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  98.3% higher
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher

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