Zip 96765 (Lawai, HI) Cost of Living


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Lawai cost of living score
154.6
More expensive
54.6% higher
than the US average
6.7% lower
than the Hawaii average
Lawai (zip 96765), 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.

Zip 96765 (Lawai, HI)

Housing costs in Lawai?
A typical home costs $787,600, which is 132.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.6% less expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lawai costs $4,380 per month, which is 105.6% more than the national average of $2,130 and 50.9% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Lawai?
To live comfortably in Lawai (zip 96765), Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $150,840 for a family, and $133,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lawai?
Living in 96765 Lawai, HI is quite affordable. The median home value is roughly $647,000, which is much lower than the nearby cities of Koloa and Poipu. Rent prices are also quite low in the area, ranging from around $800 to $2,000 a month for a one bedroom apartment. Cost of living in general is fairly average for Hawaii with groceries being slightly more expensive than most states. Utilities are usually around $200 a month depending on usage. Overall 96765 Lawai is an affordable place to live with all the benefits of living in Hawaii!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLawaiHawaiiUnited States
  154.6165.7100.0
  169150.7100
  99.3100.8100.0
  269.5250.9100.0
  $787,600$800,200$338,100
  200.0%185.8%100.0%
  88.5122.9100.0
  92.9109.9100.0

   100=National Average

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