Los Angeles, California vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 28.5% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $171,487 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Hilo
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Los Angeles, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  46.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  106.9% higher
  Commute
  48.4% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher