Salary Comparison
Weighers: Boise vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Boise, ID
$43,580/yr
Hilo, HI
$57,862/yr
Our recommendation: Hilo, HI
Hilo offers $68 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Boise
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$43,580
$57,862
$14,282
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,651
$3,520
$869
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
130
-34 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,567
$3,368
$801
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,490
$1,937
$447
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$84
$152
$68
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.03×
1.05×
-0.02×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
3/10 (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.