Burlingame, California vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 64.9% cheaper than Burlingame, California.

You would need a salary of $17,564 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlingame, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Burlingame, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Hilo
than in Burlingame, California
Burlingame, CA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Burlingame, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.9% 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
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  117.6% higher
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher