Cost of Living Calculator - La Mesa, California vs Hilo, Hawaii


The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 17.5% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $61,881 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Hilo
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs Hilo, HI
Compared to La Mesa, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  39.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  81.9% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.