Kapolei, Hawaii vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 27.1% cheaper than Kapolei, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $54,644 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapolei, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Kapolei, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Hilo
than in Kapolei, Hawaii
Kapolei, HI vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Kapolei, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher