Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 54.5% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $115,859 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Hilo
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Battle Creek, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  65.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  331.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  92.0% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.7% higher