Mountain View, California vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 54.8% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $22,579 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Hilo
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Mountain View, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  118.8% higher
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher