Cost of Living in Kauai County, HI

Modeled annual cost: $72,342.

Median family income: $107,023.

Affordability Snapshot

HI County Median

$72,342

State Rank

3thMost expensive counties in HI out of 5See Hawaii county rankings

Median Income

$107,023

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Kauai County, HI.

$19,164 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$72,342

Per year

  • Housing:$19,164
  • Taxes:$18,674
  • Transport:$15,433
  • Other Costs:$7,716
  • Food:$5,689
  • Healthcare:$5,666
  • Childcare:$0

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

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1Kalawao County, HI
$65,330
2Hawaii County, HI
$69,424

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