2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 94 cities in Hawaii.
Average median home value across Hawaii cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Hawaii.
COL index 134.1 vs. national average of 100. Expect higher living costs than the national average.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Hawaii.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalihiwai CDP | 230.3 | Very Expensive | $2,000,001 | N/A |
| 2 | Makena CDP | 230.3 | Very Expensive | $2,000,001 | N/A |
| 3 | Puako CDP | 213.9 | Very Expensive | $1,781,300 | N/A |
| 4 | Kapalua CDP | 184.7 | Very Expensive | $1,392,900 | N/A |
| 5 | Wailea CDP | 182.5 | Very Expensive | $1,363,700 | N/A |
| 6 | Princeville CDP | 171.3 | Very Expensive | $1,215,000 | N/A |
| 7 | Olowalu CDP | 169.3 | Very Expensive | $1,187,500 | N/A |
| 8 | Heeia CDP | 169.2 | Very Expensive | $1,186,500 | N/A |
| 9 | East Honolulu CDP | 168.1 | Very Expensive | $1,172,300 | N/A |
| 10 | Kaloko CDP | 166.0 | Very Expensive | $1,143,400 | N/A |
| 11 | Kula CDP | 164.0 | Very Expensive | $1,117,300 | N/A |
| 12 | Poipu CDP | 163.8 | Very Expensive | $1,115,300 | N/A |
| 13 | Olinda CDP | 163.8 | Very Expensive | $1,114,700 | N/A |
| 14 | Haleiwa CDP | 161.3 | Very Expensive | $1,081,100 | N/A |
| 15 | Aiea CDP | 159.2 | Very Expensive | $1,053,000 | N/A |
| 16 | Haiku-Pauwela CDP | 156.6 | Very Expensive | $1,019,400 | N/A |
| 17 | Kilauea CDP | 156.0 | Very Expensive | $1,011,000 | N/A |
| 18 | Halawa CDP | 155.6 | Very Expensive | $1,005,400 | N/A |
| 19 | Kaaawa CDP | 152.7 | Very Expensive | $966,500 | N/A |
| 20 | Omao CDP | 151.1 | Very Expensive | $946,400 | N/A |
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RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources