Lahaina, HI Cost of Living


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Lahaina cost of living score
160.2
More expensive
60.2% higher
than the US average
3.3% lower
than the Hawaii average
Lahaina, 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.

Lahaina, HI

Housing costs in Lahaina?
A typical home costs $1,080,000, which is 219.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.0% more expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lahaina costs $2,120 per month, which is 48.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Lahaina?
To live comfortably in Lahaina, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $207,000 for a family, and $68,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lahaina?
Living in Lahaina, HI can be quite expensive. According to BestPlaces, the estimated cost of living index for Lahaina is 82.5, which is significantly higher than the national average of 100. Housing costs are particularly steep; the median price of a two-bedroom apartment in Lahaina is $2,450 per month. Groceries also tend to be more expensive in Lahaina than other cities, with the local prices for 1kg of apples and 1kg of potatoes costing around $7 and $3 respectively. Additionally, transportation costs are also elevated due to limited public transit options; the cost of a one-way ticket on local public transportation runs at an average rate of around $2.50. All taken together, these factors make living in Lahaina more costly than most other cities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLahainaHawaiiUnited States
  160.2165.7100.0
  153.2150.7100
  100.1100.8100.0
  270.6250.9100.0
  $1,080,000$800,200$338,100
  185.2%185.8%100.0%
  80.0122.9100.0
  96.3109.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I’ve lived in Lahaina for 11 years, and have truly enjoyed the weather, culture and natural beauty. The weather is great, though the summers are long, hot and dry. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lahaina is nice but very hot in the summer and very  More

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Over 16 years ago

Excellent weather and  More

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