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


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 29.7% more expensive than Wailea, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $97,246 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wailea, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Wailea, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Wailea, Hawaii
Wailea, HI vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Wailea, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.8% lower
  Commute
  75.5% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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