Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Hilo, Hawaii


The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 23.7% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $38,175 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Hilo
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake_Forest, CA vs Hilo, HI
Compared to Lake_Forest, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  46.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  90.8% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher

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