Kenai, Alaska vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 26.0% more expensive than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $63,013 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Kenai, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Hilo
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Kenai, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  83.4% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher