Buffalo, New York vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 42.3% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $102,427 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Hilo
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Buffalo, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  54.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  306.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  81.0% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.0% higher