University Place, Washington vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 3.7% cheaper than University Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,127 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in University Place, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than University Place, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Hilo
than in University Place, Washington
University Place, WA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to University Place, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  48.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  181.4% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher