Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Ewa Beach, Hawaii


The cost of living in Ewa Beach, Hawaii is 14.4% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $64,201 in Ewa Beach, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ewa Beach, Hawaii is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Ewa Beach
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Ewa Beach, HI
Compared to Santa Cruz, Ewa Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  88.2% higher
  Commute
  46.2% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher

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