Hilo, Hawaii vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 10.7% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $44,639 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Wasilla
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Hilo, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.5% lower
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower