Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 26.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,139 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Hilo
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Charlotte, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  53.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  97.3% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher