Cost of Living Calculator - Taft, California vs Hilo, Hawaii


The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 44.9% more expensive than Taft, California.

You would need a salary of $130,391 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Taft, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Taft, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Hilo
than in Taft, California
Taft, CA vs Hilo, HI
Compared to Taft, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  59.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  76.0% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher

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