Kula, Hawaii vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 31.1% cheaper than Kula, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $68,949 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Kula, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Kula, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Hilo
than in Kula, Hawaii
Kula, HI vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Kula, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher