San Jose, California vs. Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is 21.4% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $58,919 in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Urban Honolulu
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Urban Honolulu, HI
Compared to San Jose, Urban Honolulu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  82.1% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher