Hilo, Hawaii vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 24.1% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $69,786 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Hilo, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.4% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower