Salary Comparison
Coin: Reno vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Reno, NV
$48,940/yr
Hilo, HI
$61,422/yr
Our recommendation: Hilo, HI
Hilo offers $17 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Reno
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,940
$61,422
$12,482
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,977
$3,737
$760
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
98
130
-32 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,625
$3,368
$743
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$1,937
$417
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$352
$369
$17
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.13×
1.11×
+0.02×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.