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About Hilo

Hilo, Hawaiʻi 🌴 offers a laid-back, scenic base for digital nomads who want island life without big-city chaos. It has a slower pace, strong local culture, and easy access to nature—waterfalls, beaches, and volcano views. 🌋 Internet and coworking options are more limited than in larger cities, so it’s best for remote workers who value tranquility over urban convenience.

Through the year

Best in January (55) · now 51
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 119 mm Feb: 216 mm Mar: 251 mm Apr: 222 mm May: 209 mm Jun: 125 mm Jul: 163 mm Aug: 147 mm Sep: 117 mm Oct: 160 mm Nov: 200 mm Dec: 162 mm Jan: 25°C / 18°C Feb: 24°C / 18°C Mar: 24°C / 18°C Apr: 24°C / 19°C May: 25°C / 19°C Jun: 26°C / 20°C Jul: 26°C / 20°C Aug: 27°C / 21°C Sep: 27°C / 21°C Oct: 27°C / 20°C Nov: 26°C / 19°C Dec: 25°C / 19°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 3.0
Internet Speed 7.3
Safety 8.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.1
Accommodation Cost 3.1
Weather 7.0
Nomad Friendly 4.8
Female Friendly 8.1
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Hilo
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,400.00 per month
Coworking Space $200.00 per month
Beer $5.50 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $16.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $45.00 per month
Mobile Plan $50.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $75.00 per month
Coffee $4.50 per cup

Other cities in United States

Other cities in United States
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 New York $7,270 6.7 Compare
2 Austin $5,545 6.7 Compare
3 Santa Monica $5,680 6.7 Compare
4 Chicago $5,375 6.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 San Diego US United States $6,665 6.6 Compare
2 Reno US United States $3,580 6.1 Compare
3 North Tarawa KI Kiribati $987 3.7 Compare
4 South Tarawa KI Kiribati $2,636 3.4 Compare

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