Durham, North Carolina vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 29.1% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $96,846 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Hilo
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Durham, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  53.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  93.7% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.8% higher