Kalawao County, HI Cost of Living


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Kalawao cost of living score
164.9
More expensive
64.9% higher
than the US average
0.5% lower
than the Hawaii average
Kalawao Haw County, Hawaii gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 164.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 64.9% higher than the U.S. average and 0.5% higher than the average for Hawaii.

Kalawao County, HI

Housing costs in Kalawao?
A typical home costs $998,340, which is 195.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.8% more expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kalawao costs $1,720 per month, which is 20.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.8% cheaper than the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Kalawao?
To live comfortably in Kalawao Haw County, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $191,160 for a family, and $52,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kalawao?
The cost of living in Kalawao, HI County is notoriously high. According to the US average Cost of Living Index, the cost of living in Kalawao is 164.9, which is 64.9% higher than the national average. This dramatic difference can be attributed to the higher median house value in Kalawao, which stands at $998340 compared to the US average of $338,100. The high cost of living in Kalawao has created an environment where basic commodities are significantly more expensive than elsewhere in the US.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKalawaoHawaiiUnited States
  164.9165.7100.0
  171150.7100
  100.7100.8100.0
  261.7250.9100.0
  $998,340$800,200$338,100
  184.3%185.8%100.0%
  89.1122.9100.0
  113.4109.9100.0

   100=National Average

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