Asheville, North Carolina vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 19.1% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,218 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Hilo
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Asheville, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  100.5% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher