Cost of Living Calculator - Hercules, California vs Hilo, Hawaii


The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 29.7% cheaper than Hercules, California.

You would need a salary of $52,751 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Hercules, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Hercules, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Hilo
than in Hercules, California
Hercules, CA vs Hilo, HI
Compared to Hercules, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  158.2% higher
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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