Nome, Alaska vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 8.3% more expensive than Nome, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $54,174 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Nome, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Nome, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Hilo
than in Nome, Alaska
Nome, AK vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Nome, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher