Cost of Living Calculator - Makawao, Hawaii vs Hilo, Hawaii


The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 25.1% cheaper than Makawao, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $44,964 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Makawao, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Makawao, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Hilo
than in Makawao, Hawaii
Makawao, HI vs Hilo, HI
Compared to Makawao, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher

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