Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Urban Honolulu, Hawaii


The cost of living in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is 22.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $38,756 in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Urban Honolulu
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Urban Honolulu, HI
Compared to Santa Barbara, Urban Honolulu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  95.5% higher
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher

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