Seattle, Washington vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 25.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,515 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Hilo
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Seattle, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  40.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  181.8% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher