Cost of Living Calculator - Hilo, Hawaii vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 72.7% more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $86,338 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs San_Rafael, CA
Compared to Hilo, San_Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.7% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.8% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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