Cost of Living in Honolulu County, HI

Modeled annual cost: $74,025.

Median family income: $122,272.

Affordability Snapshot

HI County Median

$72,342

State Rank

2thMost expensive counties in HI out of 5See Hawaii county rankings

Median Income

$122,272

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Honolulu County, HI.

$22,644 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$74,025

Per year

  • Housing:$22,644
  • Taxes:$19,235
  • Transport:$12,821
  • Other Costs:$8,628
  • Healthcare:$5,551
  • Food:$5,146
  • Childcare:$0

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

Cheaper counties in Hawaii

1Kalawao County, HI
$65,330
2Hawaii County, HI
$69,424
3Kauai County, HI
$72,342

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Cost of Living in Honolulu County, HI (2026)