Kahului, Hawaii vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 19.8% cheaper than Kahului, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $40,121 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Kahului, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Kahului, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Hilo
than in Kahului, Hawaii
Kahului, HI vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Kahului, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% lower
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher