Zip 96779 (Paia, HI) Cost of Living


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Paia cost of living score
160.2
More expensive
60.2% higher
than the US average
3.3% lower
than the Hawaii average
Paia (zip 96779), Hawaii gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 160.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 60.2% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% higher than the average for Hawaii.

Zip 96779 (Paia, HI)

Housing costs in Paia?
A typical home costs $1,285,200, which is 280.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.6% more expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Paia costs $2,780 per month, which is 30.5% more than the national average of $2,130 and 28.4% more than the state average of $1,990.

Can I afford Paia?
To live comfortably in Paia (zip 96779), Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $246,240 for a family, and $90,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Paia?
The cost of living in 96779 Paia, HI is significantly higher than the national average. The median home value is more than $600,000 and the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is over $1,400 per month. Groceries and utilities are also much more expensive in this area, with prices about 30% higher than the national average. This, coupled with relatively low wages, makes it difficult for those living in the area to make ends meet. Nevertheless, many people choose to live in this area due to its stunning natural beauty and laid back atmosphere.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPaiaHawaiiUnited States
  160.2165.7100.0
  156.5150.7100
  100.1100.8100.0
  318.4250.9100.0
  $1,285,200$800,200$338,100
  186.2%185.8%100.0%
  89.8122.9100.0
  95.3109.9100.0

   100=National Average

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