Zip 96740 (Kailua, HI) Cost of Living


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Kailua cost of living score
131.9
More expensive
31.9% higher
than the US average
20.4% lower
than the Hawaii average
Kailua (zip 96740), 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.

Zip 96740 (Kailua, HI)

Housing costs in Kailua?
A typical home costs $828,600, which is 145.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.5% more expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kailua costs $2,610 per month, which is 22.5% more than the national average of $2,130 and 36.4% more than the state average of $1,660.

Can I afford Kailua?
To live comfortably in Kailua (zip 96740), Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $158,760 for a family, and $79,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kailua?
The cost of living in Kailua, HI 96740 is quite high. It is one of the most expensive ZIP codes in the US with an overall cost of living index score of 120.5. The median home value is over $1,000,000 and the median household income is estimated to be around $105,299. Groceries are also more expensive compared to other areas due to their limited availability in this area. In addition, utility costs are higher than average due to the hot and humid climate throughout most of the year. All in all, living in Kailua, HI 96740 can be expensive but it's definitely worth it if you want to experience Hawaii’s amazing culture and atmosphere.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKailuaHawaiiUnited States
  131.9165.7100.0
  158.7150.7100
  99.7100.8100.0
  233.1250.9100.0
  $828,600$800,200$338,100
  196.7%185.8%100.0%
  89.0122.9100.0
  103.0109.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Kailua
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If you like the beach/ocean it's great. For a family with young kids, it's not all that family friendly (limited parks, no place to take your kids on a bike  More

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