Cost of Living Calculator - Lowell, Massachusetts vs Hilo, Hawaii


The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 10.0% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,979 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Hilo
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs Hilo, HI
Compared to Lowell, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  43.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.3% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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