Santa Clara, California vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 46.4% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $21,421 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Hilo
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Santa Clara, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  125.5% higher
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher