Cost of Living Calculator - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 20.5% more expensive than Urban Honolulu, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $102,413 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
Urban Honolulu, HI vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Urban Honolulu, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.0% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower

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