Hilo, Hawaii vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 16.0% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $42,017 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Merced
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Hilo, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  43.1% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  21.7% higher
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  Personal
  23.0% lower
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