Volcano, HI Cost of Living


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Volcano cost of living score
131.9
More expensive
31.9% higher
than the US average
20.4% lower
than the Hawaii average
Volcano, Hawaii gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.9% higher than the U.S. average and 20.4% higher than the average for Hawaii.

Volcano, HI

Housing costs in Volcano?
A typical home costs $520,500, which is 53.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.0% less expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Volcano costs $1,680 per month, which is 17.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 26.8% cheaper than the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Volcano?
To live comfortably in Volcano, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $99,720 for a family, and $51,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Volcano?
The cost of living in Volcano, HI is notably higher than the national average. Prices for goods and services such as groceries, utilities, and transportation are significantly higher than the rest of the United States. Housing prices are high due to limited availability; many of the residences near Volcano are vacation rentals or cabins. While this may seem like a disadvantage, it also makes Volcano a desirable place to live because many people enjoy its rural beauty and unique landscape.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesVolcanoHawaiiUnited States
  131.9165.7100.0
  149.4150.7100
  99.7100.8100.0
  98.7250.9100.0
  $520,500$800,200$338,100
  188.5%185.8%100.0%
  97.2122.9100.0
  108.4109.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

After several relatively brief visits to The Big Island of Hawaii, my husband and I, both strict vegetarians, decided to move from Palo Alto CA to Volcano Village with  More

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Over 15 years ago

Must love rain. That would be a possible header for Volcano seeking new residents. It is the rain that tends to fall in the night time and sometimes or often in soft  More

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