Madison, Wisconsin vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 24.2% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $99,329 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Hilo
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Madison, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  55.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  80.4% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher