Yakima, Washington vs. Hilo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 35.5% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $101,642 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Hilo
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Hilo, HI
Compared to Yakima, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  53.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  134.7% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.7% higher