Pearl City, Hawaii vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 31.7% cheaper than Pearl City, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $34,138 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Pearl City, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Pearl City, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Hilo
than in Pearl City, Hawaii
Pearl City, HI vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Pearl City, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher