Sonoma, California vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 25.9% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $37,073 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Hilo
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Sonoma, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  37.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  87.3% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher