Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 67.9% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $125,900 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Hilo
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Fort Smith, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.9% 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
  62.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  104.5% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.7% higher