Benicia, California vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 20.5% cheaper than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $39,766 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Hilo
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Benicia, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  82.9% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher