Los Gatos, California vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 62.0% cheaper than Los Gatos, California.

You would need a salary of $37,990 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Gatos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Los Gatos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Hilo
than in Los Gatos, California
Los Gatos, CA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Los Gatos, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  91.4% higher
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher