Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Kapaa, Hawaii


The cost of living in Kapaa, Hawaii is 29.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $35,521 in Kapaa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapaa, Hawaii is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Kapaa
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Kapaa, HI
Compared to Santa Barbara, Kapaa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  46.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  120.3% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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