Kihei, Hawaii vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 23.6% cheaper than Kihei, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $22,933 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Kihei, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Kihei, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Hilo
than in Kihei, Hawaii
Kihei, HI vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Kihei, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher