Cost of Living Calculator - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 48.4% more expensive than Urban Honolulu, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $74,187 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
Urban_Honolulu, HI vs San_Mateo, CA
Compared to Urban_Honolulu, San_Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.9% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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