Huntsville, Alabama vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 38.8% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $69,405 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Hilo
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Huntsville, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  58.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  101.6% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher