Morro Bay, California vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 18.7% cheaper than Morro Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $40,665 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Morro Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Morro Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Hilo
than in Morro Bay, California
Morro Bay, CA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Morro Bay, 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
  40.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  124.9% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% higher