San Mateo, California vs. Kapolei, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kapolei, Hawaii is 31.0% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $82,746 in Kapolei, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapolei, Hawaii is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Kapolei
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Kapolei, HI
Compared to San Mateo, Kapolei is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  91.5% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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