Hilo, Hawaii vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 27.9% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $36,060 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Hilo, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.9% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% lower