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


The cost of living in Poipu, Hawaii is 24.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $37,937 in Poipu, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poipu, Hawaii is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Poipu
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Poipu, HI
Compared to Santa Monica, Poipu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  52.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  146.8% higher
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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