Santa Cruz, California vs. Kapolei, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kapolei, Hawaii is 15.1% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $42,457 in Kapolei, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapolei, Hawaii is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Kapolei
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Kapolei, HI
Compared to Santa Cruz, Kapolei is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  88.2% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher