Hilo, Hawaii vs. Waipahu, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waipahu, Hawaii is 40.0% more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $69,976 in Waipahu, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waipahu, Hawaii is more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Waipahu
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Waipahu, HI
Compared to Hilo, Waipahu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  69.6% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower