Hawaii Cost of Living by County
Compare annual cost of living, median household income, affordability, and major expense drivers across Hawaii counties. These estimates are based on a single adult household with no children. Cost rank for each county in Hawaii are rated from highest modeled total costs to lowest.
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Counties tracked:
5Across HawaiiMedian Household Income:
$108,453In HawaiiMedian Annual Cost:
$72,342Across HawaiiMost Expensive County:
Maui County, HI $75,605Lowest modeled cost county:
Kalawao County, HI$65,330State National Rank
#1Most expensive state across the U.S.Out of 50 states plus D.C.Hawaii County, HI
Cost Rank: 4 / 5Modeled annual cost:
$69,424
Median Household Income:
$93,830
Cost / Income ratio :
74.0%
Biggest category: Housing$18,900
Cheaper Alternatives:
Honolulu County, HI
Cost Rank: 2 / 5Modeled annual cost:
$74,025
Median Household Income:
$122,272
Cost / Income ratio :
60.5%
Biggest category: Housing$22,644
Cheaper Alternatives: Kalawao County, HI
Kalawao County, HI
Cost Rank: 5 / 5Modeled annual cost:
$65,330
Median Household Income:
$0
Cost / Income ratio :
6533000.0%
Biggest category: Taxes$16,079
Cheaper Alternatives:
Kauai County, HI
Cost Rank: 3 / 5Modeled annual cost:
$72,342
Median Household Income:
$107,023
Cost / Income ratio :
67.6%
Biggest category: Housing$19,164
Cheaper Alternatives: Kalawao County, HI
Maui County, HI
Cost Rank: 1 / 5Modeled annual cost:
$75,605
Median Household Income:
$109,882
Cost / Income ratio :
68.8%
Biggest category: Housing$21,000
Cheaper Alternatives: Kalawao County, HIHawaii County, HI
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