Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Ana, California vs Hilo, Hawaii


The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 13.1% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $65,211 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Hilo
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs Hilo, HI
Compared to Santa Ana, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  49.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  98.1% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher

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