Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 19.9% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $257,795 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Hilo
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Philadelphia, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  48.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  80.0% higher
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher