Bellingham, Massachusetts vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 4.6% more expensive than Bellingham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,284 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Bellingham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Hilo
than in Bellingham, Massachusetts
Bellingham, MA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Bellingham, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  42.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  68.2% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher