Hawaii Cost of Living


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Hawaii cost of living score
165.7
More expensive
65.7% higher
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Hawaii average
Hawaii gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 165.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 65.7% higher than the U.S. average and 0.0% lower than the average for Hawaii.

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Housing costs in Hawaii?
A typical home costs $800,200, which is 136.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.0% less expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hawaii costs $2,130 per month, which is 49.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Hawaii?
To live comfortably in Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $153,360 for a family, and $65,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hawaii?
Hawaii State has a higher cost of living than most U.S. states. The cost of housing in Hawaii is one of the highest, with median home prices being over $590,000 and average rental prices around $1,650 for a two-bedroom apartment. Grocery costs are also higher than average due to the remote location and limited supply chains. Transportation costs are also high due to the limited number of roads and expensive fuel prices. Despite the high costs, Hawaii remains an attractive place to live due to its numerous natural wonders and laid back lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHawaii, HawaiiUnited States
  165.7100.0
  150.7100
  100.8100.0
  250.9100.0
  $800,200$338,100
  185.8%100.0%
  122.9100.0
  109.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

The Democrats are running Hawaii into the ground (like they do everywhere else). PROBLEM: Poor leadership. Corrupt government. Too many people. The state is a doormat  More

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Over 9 years ago

The cost of living is very high in the State of Hawaii. However, the beauty of the islands and its people is what keeps people from  More

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Over 10 years ago

I love people from all other the world this is so cool such a good people  More

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