Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Waianae, Hawaii


The cost of living in Waianae, Hawaii is 25.9% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $94,462 in Waianae, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waianae, Hawaii is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Waianae
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Waianae, HI
Compared to Santa Maria, Waianae is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  32.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  91.1% higher
  Commute
  71.0% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher

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