Boulder, Colorado vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 24.9% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $82,631 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Hilo
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Boulder, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% lower
      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
  42.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  109.6% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher