Hilo, Hawaii vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 70.8% more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $12,637 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in San Jose
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Hilo, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  70.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  50.1% lower
  Commute
  77.0% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
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  Personal
  16.4% lower
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