Half Moon Bay, California vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 47.7% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $26,153 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Hilo
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Half Moon Bay, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  120.1% higher
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher