Hilo, Hawaii vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 33.3% more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $26,656 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Seattle
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Hilo, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.5% lower
  Commute
  61.2% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower