Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 33.2% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $169,199 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Hilo
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Bismarck, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  50.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  119.1% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% higher