Hilo, Hawaii vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 28.4% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $57,315 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Hilo, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.9% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower