Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii


The cost of living in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii is 18.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $60,823 in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Kailua (Honolulu County)
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Kailua (Honolulu County), HI
Compared to Santa Monica, Kailua (Honolulu County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  30.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  117.8% higher
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher

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