Lake Forest, California vs. Kula, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kula, Hawaii is 10.7% more expensive than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $55,380 in Kula, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kula, Hawaii is more expensive than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Kula
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Kula, HI
Compared to Lake Forest, Kula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  52.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  74.8% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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