Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 68.3% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $84,158 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Hilo
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Altoona, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.3% higher
      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
  56.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  377.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  98.3% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.2% higher