Cost of Living in Hawaii

2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 94 cities in Hawaii.

134.1
Avg COL Index
94
Cities Ranked
$723,870
Avg Home Value

Housing Market

$723,870

Average median home value across Hawaii cities.

Rental Market

Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Hawaii.

Affordability

Well Above Average

COL index 134.1 vs. national average of 100. Expect higher living costs than the national average.

Most & Least Expensive Cities in Hawaii

Quick look at the cost extremes across Hawaii.

All 20 Major Cities Ranked by Cost of Living

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

All 86 Cities in Hawaii

Complete directory of every tracked city and town. Filter or scroll to find yours.

Ahuimanu CDP (146.0) Aiea CDP (159.2) Ainaloa CDP (96.7) Anahola CDP (119.5) Black Sands CDP (88.1) Captain Cook CDP (128.3) Discovery Harbour CDP (112.5) East Honolulu CDP (168.1) East Kapolei CDP (135.9) Eden Roc CDP (93.8) Ewa Villages CDP (141.6) Fern Acres CDP (100.1) Fern Forest CDP (93.1) Haiku-Pauwela CDP (156.6) Halawa CDP (155.6) Haleiwa CDP (161.3) Hana CDP (125.9) Hawaiian Beaches CDP (98.6) Hawaiian Ocean View CDP (98.0) Hawaiian Paradise Park CDP (111.1) Hawi CDP (129.8) Heeia CDP (169.2) Hilo CDP (114.2) Honaunau-Napoopoo CDP (134.4) Honolulu (106.8) Kaaawa CDP (152.7) Kaiminani CDP (137.2) Kalapana CDP (99.4) Kalihiwai CDP (230.3) Kaloko CDP (166.0) Kaneohe Base CDP (109.4) Kapaa CDP (141.8) Kapalua CDP (184.7) Kapolei CDP (134.2) Kaunakakai CDP (105.2) Kawela Bay CDP (143.8) Keaau CDP (104.1) Kekaha CDP (118.8) Keokea CDP (136.3) Kilauea CDP (156.0) Ko Olina CDP (146.6) Kualapuu CDP (99.5) Kula CDP (164.0) Lahaina CDP (143.2) Lanai City CDP (121.1) Leilani Estates CDP (97.8) Makakilo CDP (142.2) Makena CDP (230.3) Mauna Loa Estates CDP (101.9) Maunaloa CDP (107.5) Mountain View CDP (106.3) Nanawale Estates CDP (96.7) Napili-Honokowai CDP (138.3) Ocean Pointe CDP (146.0) Olinda CDP (163.8) Olowalu CDP (169.3) Omao CDP (151.1) Orchidlands Estates CDP (105.1) Paauilo CDP (107.1) Papaikou CDP (112.4) Pearl City CDP (145.6) Poipu CDP (163.8) Princeville CDP (171.3) Puako CDP (213.9) Puhi CDP (129.2) Punaluu CDP (142.3) Royal Hawaiian Estates CDP (98.3) Royal Kunia CDP (142.6) Seaview CDP (99.3) Urban Honolulu CDP (142.7) Volcano Golf Course CDP (118.8) Wahiawa CDP (133.9) Waianae CDP (116.6) Waihee-Waiehu CDP (135.6) Waikapu CDP (143.0) Wailea CDP (182.5) Wailua Homesteads CDP (147.5) Wailuku CDP (138.8) Waimalu CDP (124.9) Waimanalo Beach CDP (141.4) Wainaku CDP (120.0) Waiohinu CDP (108.3) Waipahu CDP (142.8) Waipio CDP (133.3) West Loch Estate CDP (142.7) Whitmore Village CDP (138.3)

Frequently Asked Questions

What states have the lowest cost of living?

States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.

What is the difference between RPP and COL Index?

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

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