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


The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 42.1% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $28,965 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Hilo
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Hilo, HI
Compared to San Rafael, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  34.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  99.3% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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