Whittier, California vs. Papaikou, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Papaikou, Hawaii is 9.9% cheaper than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $45,027 in Papaikou, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Papaikou, Hawaii is cheaper than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Papaikou
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs. Papaikou, HI
Compared to Whittier, Papaikou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  46.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  95.5% higher
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher