Carlsbad, California vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 35.9% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $32,036 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Hilo
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Carlsbad, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  34.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  99.1% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher