Hilo, Hawaii vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 19.5% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $64,432 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Madison
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Hilo, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.6% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower