Urban Honolulu, Hawaii vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 27.3% more expensive than Urban Honolulu, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $63,647 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in San Jose
than in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
Urban Honolulu, HI vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Urban Honolulu, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.1% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower