Papaikou, Hawaii vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 6.7% cheaper than Papaikou, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $69,996 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Papaikou, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Papaikou, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Hilo
than in Papaikou, Hawaii
Papaikou, HI vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Papaikou, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower