Kauai County, HI Cost of Living


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Kauai cost of living score
154.6
More expensive
54.6% higher
than the US average
6.7% lower
than the Hawaii average
Kauai Haw County, Hawaii gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.6% higher than the U.S. average and 6.7% higher than the average for Hawaii.

Kauai County, HI

Housing costs in Kauai?
A typical home costs $858,900, which is 154.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.3% more expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kauai costs $2,150 per month, which is 50.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Kauai?
To live comfortably in Kauai Haw County, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $164,520 for a family, and $65,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kauai?
Kauai, HI County has a median house value of $858900, which is significantly higher than the US average of $338,100. This is reflective in its cost of living index, which is 154.6 compared to the US average of 100. This means that Kauai, HI County has an overall higher cost of living than the national average. With this in mind, it's important for those considering relocating to this area to budget accordingly and plan ahead for the increased costs associated with living there.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKauaiHawaiiUnited States
  154.6165.7100.0
  167.6150.7100
  99.3100.8100.0
  234.7250.9100.0
  $858,900$800,200$338,100
  199.4%185.8%100.0%
  88.5122.9100.0
  92.9109.9100.0

   100=National Average

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