Cost of Living in Hawaii County, HI

Modeled annual cost: $69,424.

Median family income: $93,830.

Affordability Snapshot

HI County Median

$72,342

State Rank

4thMost expensive counties in HI out of 5See Hawaii county rankings

Median Income

$93,830

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Hawaii County, HI.

$18,900 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$69,424

Per year

  • Housing:$18,900
  • Taxes:$17,586
  • Transport:$14,116
  • Other Costs:$7,595
  • Healthcare:$5,666
  • Food:$5,562
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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