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


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 24.6% cheaper than Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $56,553 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii
Waimea (Hawaii County), HI vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Waimea (Hawaii County), Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.8% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower

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