Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs Hilo, Hawaii


The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 15.0% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $42,476 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Hilo
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs Hilo, HI
Compared to El Cajon, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  41.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  75.3% higher
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher

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