Colby, Kansas vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 70.6% more expensive than Colby, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $51,179 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Colby, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Colby, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
212% more expensive in Hilo
than in Colby, Kansas
Colby, KS vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Colby, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.6% 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
  59.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  108.9% higher
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.2% higher