Pahoa, Hawaii vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 14.8% more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $57,384 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Pahoa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Hilo
than in Pahoa, Hawaii
Pahoa, HI vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Pahoa, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower