Cost of Living Calculator - Hilo, Hawaii vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 30.7% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $34,631 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Hilo, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.6% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.