State College, Pennsylvania vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 25.4% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,700 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Hilo
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to State College, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  114.5% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% higher

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