What is a pro or con of living in Hilo, Hawaiicompared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 98% more expensive in Hilo.

What salary do I need to live in Hilo, Hawaii copmared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

A salary of $48,000 in Johnson City, Tennessee should increase to $73,788 in Hilo, Hawaii (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JOHNSON CITY vs. HILO
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 53.7% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $73,788 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Hilo
than in Johnson City, Tennessee

Johnson City, TN vs. Hilo, HI

Compared to Johnson City, Hilo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

58.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

132.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

107.8% higher

Commute

16.1% higher

Health

4.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

29.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

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Johnson City, TN vs. Hilo, HI

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