Hilo, Hawaii vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 37.3% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $31,374 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Scranton
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Hilo, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.0% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower