Hilo, Hawaii vs. Hemet, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hemet, California is 12.5% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $43,765 in Hemet, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hemet, California is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Hemet
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Hemet, CA
Compared to Hilo, Hemet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.3% lower
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower