Lawai, HI Cost of Living


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Lawai cost of living score
154.6
More expensive
54.6% higher
than the US average
6.7% lower
than the Hawaii average
Lawai, 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.

Lawai, HI

Housing costs in Lawai?
A typical home costs $687,100, which is 103.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.1% less expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lawai costs $4,310 per month, which is 201.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 50.6% more than the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Lawai?
To live comfortably in Lawai, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $131,760 for a family, and $130,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lawai?
The cost of living in Lawai, HI is quite reasonable. The median household income is around $72,000, and housing costs are relatively low with the median home value being just over $400,000. Groceries and other essentials are also quite affordable and many people enjoy their outdoor activities like beach walks, surfing or swimming for free. Sales tax is 4.5%, which is lower than other states in the US. All in all, Lawai offers a great quality of life for a very reasonable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLawaiHawaiiUnited States
  154.6165.7100.0
  168.6150.7100
  99.3100.8100.0
  254.9250.9100.0
  $687,100$800,200$338,100
  200.0%185.8%100.0%
  88.5122.9100.0
  92.8109.9100.0

   100=National Average

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