Kula, HI Cost of Living


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Kula cost of living score
160.2
More expensive
60.2% higher
than the US average
3.3% lower
than the Hawaii average
Kula, Hawaii gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 160.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 60.2% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% higher than the average for Hawaii.

Kula, HI

Housing costs in Kula?
A typical home costs $1,283,100, which is 279.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.3% more expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kula costs $1,840 per month, which is 28.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 15.8% cheaper than the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Kula?
To live comfortably in Kula, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $245,880 for a family, and $59,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kula?
The cost of living in Kula, HI is relatively affordable compared to much of the rest of the United States. The median home cost in Kula is just over $720,000, while the median household income is around $84,000. Grocery prices are comparable to what would be found on the mainland, while utilities such as electricity and water are slightly more expensive due to the remote location. Other goods and services tend to be a bit more expensive than elsewhere because they must be imported from other parts of Hawaii or even shipped from overseas. Despite these minor inconveniences, overall Kula has a lower cost of living than many other places in the US.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKulaHawaiiUnited States
  160.2165.7100.0
  158.2150.7100
  100.1100.8100.0
  324.3250.9100.0
  $1,283,100$800,200$338,100
  177.6%185.8%100.0%
  100.7122.9100.0
  96.3109.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Kula is truly heaven on earth. Ideal weather, laid back community, amazing scenery, great farmers markets, near beaches, grocery stores, shopping malls and other  More

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