Cost of Living Calculator - Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 3.0% cheaper than Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $72,718 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
43% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii
Waimea (Hawaii County), HI vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Waimea (Hawaii County), Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% lower
      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
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.1% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower

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