Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 36.1% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $134,747 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Hilo
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Beaufort, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  52.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  79.2% higher
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher