Cranston, Rhode Island vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 13.0% more expensive than Cranston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $135,619 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Cranston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Hilo
than in Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston, RI vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Cranston, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  68.8% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher