Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Kahului, Hawaii


The cost of living in Kahului, Hawaii is 42.3% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $28,853 in Kahului, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kahului, Hawaii is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Kahului
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Kahului, HI
Compared to Santa Monica, Kahului is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  130.4% higher
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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