Mission Viejo, California vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 26.0% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $55,511 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Hilo
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Mission Viejo, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  46.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  91.0% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher