Carrboro, North Carolina vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 20.5% more expensive than Carrboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,239 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Carrboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Hilo
than in Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro, NC vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Carrboro, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  88.6% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher