HEAD TO HEAD
Hilo vs Reno
Hilo and Reno split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Hilo, HI
wins 2 of 5 factors
Reno, NV
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Hilo | Reno |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 69 | 69 |
| Affordable to rent | 24 | 59 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 99 ◆ | 45 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 80 ◆ | 78 |
| Big-city amenities | 45 | 73 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Hilo | Reno |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $571K | $571K |
| Typical rent | $2,954/mo | $1,978/mo |
| Average temperature | 21.3°C | 8.9°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 5.28 kWh/m²/day | 5.23 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #229 | #113 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.