Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Hilo, Hawaii


The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 48.4% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $41,279 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Hilo
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Hilo, HI
Compared to San Francisco, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% 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
  30.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  98.9% higher
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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