Hilo, Hawaii vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 13.7% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $56,983 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Hilo, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.5% lower
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% lower