Simi Valley, California vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 17.1% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $61,374 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Hilo
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Simi Valley, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  41.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  90.7% higher
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher