Santa Rosa, California vs. Wailuku, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wailuku, Hawaii is 7.8% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $107,822 in Wailuku, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wailuku, Hawaii is more expensive than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Wailuku
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Wailuku, HI
Compared to Santa Rosa, Wailuku is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  38.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  86.0% higher
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower