Cost of Living Calculator - Hilo, Hawaii vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 41.2% more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $240,089 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Hilo, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.4% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower

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