Kapaau, Hawaii vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 12.7% cheaper than Kapaau, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $43,655 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapaau, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Kapaau, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Hilo
than in Kapaau, Hawaii
Kapaau, HI vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Kapaau, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower