Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 19.4% cheaper than Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $40,275 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Hilo
than in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii
Kailua (Hawaii County), HI vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Kailua (Hawaii County), Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower