Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 40.5% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $70,257 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Hilo
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Knoxville, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  56.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  102.8% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  39.8% higher