Hilo, Hawaii vs. Portage, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 29.3% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $35,346 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Portage
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Hilo, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.0% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% lower