Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 15.6% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $63,288 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Hilo
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Waltham, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  35.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.1% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower