Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Hilo, Hawaii


The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 1.9% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $50,972 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
75% more expensive in Hilo
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Hilo, HI
Compared to Palm Desert, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  52.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  75.6% higher
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher

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