Sunnyvale, California vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 55.1% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $22,442 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Hilo
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Sunnyvale, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  129.5% higher
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher