Kapaa, Hawaii vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 18.7% cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $40,665 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapaa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Hilo
than in Kapaa, Hawaii
Kapaa, HI vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Kapaa, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% higher