Pasadena, California vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 32.2% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $33,881 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Hilo
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Pasadena, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  92.0% higher
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher