San Diego, California vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 21.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $39,246 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Hilo
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to San Diego, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  38.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  88.6% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher