Kilauea, Hawaii vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 30.2% cheaper than Kilauea, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $34,875 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Kilauea, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Kilauea, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Hilo
than in Kilauea, Hawaii
Kilauea, HI vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Kilauea, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher