Anchorage, Alaska vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 8.5% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $162,802 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Hilo
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Anchorage, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  79.4% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher