Montclair, New Jersey vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 27.0% cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $36,514 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Montclair, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Hilo
than in Montclair, New Jersey
Montclair, NJ vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Montclair, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  38.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  68.6% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher