Kapaa, HI Cost of Living


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Kapaa cost of living score
154.6
More expensive
54.6% higher
than the US average
6.7% lower
than the Hawaii average
Kapaa, Hawaii gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.6% higher than the U.S. average and 6.7% higher than the average for Hawaii.

Kapaa, HI

Housing costs in Kapaa?
A typical home costs $854,000, which is 152.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.7% more expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kapaa costs $4,280 per month, which is 199.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 50.2% more than the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Kapaa?
To live comfortably in Kapaa, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $163,800 for a family, and $130,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kapaa?
The cost of living in Kapaa, HI is quite high compared to many other places in the United States. The average household income is about $71,000 a year and the median home value is around $600,000. Rent prices can range from $900 for a one-bedroom apartment to upwards of $4,000 for a four-bedroom house. Grocery prices are also higher than the national average with basic items like milk costing around $4.50 per gallon and eggs being close to $4 per dozen. Although it is an expensive place to live there are plenty of amenities available that make it worth it including access to beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and great restaurants and shops.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKapaaHawaiiUnited States
  154.6165.7100.0
  166.1150.7100
  99.3100.8100.0
  231.2250.9100.0
  $854,000$800,200$338,100
  198.7%185.8%100.0%
  95.6122.9100.0
  92.8109.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have lived on Kaua'i, Hawai'i for about two years now, with about 20 years of prior vacationing (up to 1 month). Living here is much different than vacationing here,  More

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Over 6 years ago

My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting Kapaa in July of 2017. As tourists we found it a wonderful place. There were ample places to eat and shop for souvenirs.   More

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Over 7 years ago

For many, Kapaa is considered middle of the island in a way. Whether you are going North or going South, Kapaa seems to be a great midway point. There are tons of  More

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