Paauilo, HI Cost of Living


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Paauilo cost of living score
131.9
More expensive
31.9% higher
than the US average
20.4% lower
than the Hawaii average
Paauilo, Hawaii gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.9% higher than the U.S. average and 20.4% higher than the average for Hawaii.

Paauilo, HI

Housing costs in Paauilo?
A typical home costs $388,200, which is 14.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.5% less expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Paauilo costs $1,970 per month, which is 37.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 8.1% cheaper than the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Paauilo?
To live comfortably in Paauilo, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $74,520 for a family, and $60,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Paauilo?
The cost of living in Paauilo, HI is generally considered to be quite high. The median household income here is significantly higher than the national average, and the housing prices are quite inflated as well. Living in Paauilo, HI can be expensive for those on a budget, but it's worth it for the amazing natural beauty that this part of Hawaii has to offer. Groceries, utilities, and other necessities may all be more expensive than elsewhere in the US, but with careful budgeting it is possible to make ends meet.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPaauiloHawaiiUnited States
  131.9165.7100.0
  151.5150.7100
  99.7100.8100.0
  119.8250.9100.0
  $388,200$800,200$338,100
  194.5%185.8%100.0%
  97.9122.9100.0
  109.1109.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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The public education in Paauilo (and in the state as a whole) leaves a lot to be desired when compared to a more typical "mainland" experience. My wife and I both work  More

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