Hays, Kansas vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 54.7% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $136,108 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Hilo
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Hays, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  55.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  93.1% higher
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher