Hilo, Hawaii vs. Kahului, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kahului, Hawaii is 24.6% more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $38,523 in Kahului, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kahului, Hawaii is more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Kahului
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Kahului, HI
Compared to Hilo, Kahului is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower