Hawaii Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 5 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$1,688/mo
Average Home Value
$758,975
Average Owner Cost
$1,823/mo
County cost atlas
Hawaii housing costs by county
Compare rent, entry-price context, owner costs, and cost score in one state view. Pin a county, switch layers, then open the full county profile when a place needs closer review.
Counties
5
Avg rent
$1,688/mo
Owner cost
$1,823/mo
Avg score
6.4
Higher means lower cost pressure
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Rent, owner cost, and home value are county medians. Cost score rewards lower rent and lower owner costs, but affordability still depends on income, household size, commute, debt, and personal finances. Use this as decision context, not personalized financial advice.
State Cost Summary
Use these state averages as a starting point, then scan the atlas and rankings for the county-level spread behind them.
Housing Costs in Hawaii: An Overview
The median rent in Hawaii is $1,688 per month, which is 45% above the national median of $1,163. That is useful statewide context, but rent burden still depends on local income, household size, commute, and the county a household chooses.
Within Hawaii, housing costs vary significantly by county. Honolulu County has the highest median rent in this dataset at $2,054 per month and a median home value of $873,000. Kalawao County has the lowest reported median rent at $1,300 per month.
The average home value across Hawaii counties is $758,975, 169% higher than the national median of $281,900. Median household income is roughly $91,283, so home values should be read alongside local wages, financing costs, taxes, insurance, and supply.
Before comparing places in Hawaii, start with the county-level pattern. Even in a smaller state, costs can vary between counties. Use the atlas, rankings, and county links below to compare rent, home values, owner costs, and rent burden before opening a specific county profile.
Distribution
Rent Distribution in Hawaii
How median rents are spread across 5 counties
Highest Median Rent Counties
Lowest Median Rent Counties
All Hawaii Counties
Sorted by median rent, highest first. A higher cost score means lower rent and owner cost pressure within the national scoring model.
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Cost Score | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | Expensive$2,054/mo | $873,000 | $2,236/mo | 1.3 | 33.0% |
| Maui County | Expensive$1,863/mo | $858,600 | $2,025/mo | 2.3 | 32.0% |
| Kauai County | Expensive$1,810/mo | $817,900 | $1,834/mo | 3.3 | 29.0% |
| Hawaii County | Moderate$1,411/mo | $486,400 | $1,196/mo | 13.5 | 30.0% |
| Kalawao County | Moderate$1,300/mo | N/A | N/A | 11.4 | 25.0% |
Compare Hawaii to Other States
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Compare Moving QuotesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.