Kansas City, Missouri vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 43.2% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $71,615 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Hilo
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas_City, MO vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Kansas_City, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  57.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  91.2% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher