Pahoa, HI Cost of Living


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Pahoa cost of living score
131.9
More expensive
31.9% higher
than the US average
20.4% lower
than the Hawaii average
Pahoa, 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.

Pahoa, HI

Housing costs in Pahoa?
A typical home costs $293,600, which is 13.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.3% less expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pahoa costs $1,630 per month, which is 14.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 30.7% cheaper than the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Pahoa?
To live comfortably in Pahoa, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $56,160 for a family, and $49,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pahoa?
The cost of living in Pahoa, HI is relatively low compared to other areas in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in Pahoa is rated as “very high” compared to the U.S. average, but housing costs are considerably lower than the national median. The median home value in Pahoa is around $400,000 and rent prices run around $2,500 per month on average. Groceries and utilities are slightly higher than the national average, but healthcare costs rank significantly lower than other parts of the country. All things considered, Pahoa's cost of living is still quite affordable for most households.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPahoaHawaiiUnited States
  131.9165.7100.0
  148.2150.7100
  99.7100.8100.0
  75.3250.9100.0
  $293,600$800,200$338,100
  192.0%185.8%100.0%
  97.8122.9100.0
  108.7109.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

That's impossible. The state of Hawaii sets the amount for every student; doesn't matter where they live. It's a set amount. No such thing as 0.   More

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Regarding the cost of living in Pahoa and rural areas around Pahoa, everything is related to what your needs are. Most grow their own veggies, many are off grid, (very  More

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