Hawaii  Cost of Living

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Hawaii Cost of Living

Hawaii gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 165.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 65.7 percent higher than the U.S. average and 65.7 percent lower than the average for Hawaii.

A typical home costs $800,200, which is 136.7 percent more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 136.7 percent more expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $338,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hawaii costs $2,130 per month, which is 49.0 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $2,130.

To live comfortably in Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $153,360 for a family, and $65,600 for a single person is recommended.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Hawaii is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Hawaii, Hawaii is more expensive.

Hawaii cost of living is 165.7

COST OF LIVINGHawaiiUnited States
  165.7100
  150.7100
  100.8100
  250.9100
  $800,200$338,100
  185.8100
  122.9100
  109.9100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Hawaii    55 Reviews
    HAWAII SUCKS. - 3/28/2019
    The Democrats are running Hawaii into the ground (like they do everywhere else). PROBLEM: Poor leadership. Corrupt government. Too many people. The state is a doormat... Read More

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    Cost of Living - 11/11/2015
    The cost of living is very high in the State of Hawaii. However, the beauty of the islands and its people is what keeps people from... Read More

    Aloha - 4/10/2014
    I love people from all other the world this is so cool such a good people... Read More


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