Maunaloa is a small town in Hawaii that offers residents and visitors an idyllic island lifestyle. The median 2 bedroom rent in Maunaloa is $1,750, while the national average is only $1,430; however, groceries are slightly more expensive with a grocery cost index of 146 versus 100 in the US. Despite the high living expenses, locals enjoy a wide variety of activities such as whale watching and snorkeling trips. Local companies include Pacific Whale Foundation, Maunaloa Tour Company and Island Journeys Tours & Activities. These businesses provide everything from boat tours to restaurant reviews to ensure that visitors can make the most of their stay in Maunaloa.
Maunaloa has an unemployment rate of 12.2%. The US average is 6.0%.
Maunaloa has seen the job market increase by 0.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 35.6%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Maunaloa
- The Sales Tax Rate for Maunaloa is 4.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Maunaloa is 8.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Maunaloa
- The average income of a Maunaloa resident is $11,726 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Maunaloa resident is $45,625 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.