Hilo, Hawaii vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 89.3% more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $94,639 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Hilo, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.3% 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
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.9% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower