Cost of living in Hawaii
Rent, taxes, earnings and more across all 5 Hawaii counties.
Last updated May 21, 2026
Taxes in Hawaii
State income, sales and local tax rates.
Hawaii has a graduated state income tax ranging from 1.4% to 11%.
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Rent in Hawaii
The average one-bedroom rent across Hawaii is $1,684/mo. Rent varies from $1,370/mo in Kalawao County to $2,052/mo in Honolulu County.
Cheapest places to live in Hawaii
Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.
- #1 Hawaii County$3,773/moRent$1,612/mo Income$77,215/yr#1 Hawaii County $3,773/mo $1,612/mo $77,215/yr
- #2 Kauai County$3,904/moRent$1,625/mo Income$93,612/yr#2 Kauai County $3,904/mo $1,625/mo $93,612/yr
- #3 Maui County$4,100/moRent$1,762/mo Income$95,076/yr#3 Maui County $4,100/mo $1,762/mo $95,076/yr
- #4 Honolulu County$4,400/moRent$2,052/mo Income$104,264/yr#4 Honolulu County $4,400/mo $2,052/mo $104,264/yr
- #5 Kalawao County$4,691/moRent$1,370/mo Income$86,250/yr#5 Kalawao County $4,691/mo $1,370/mo $86,250/yr
Rankings include rent, utilities, groceries, transport, healthcare and taxes. See our methodology.
Most expensive places to live in Hawaii
Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.
- #1 Kalawao County$4,691/moRent$1,370/mo Income$86,250/yr#1 Kalawao County $4,691/mo $1,370/mo $86,250/yr
- #2 Honolulu County$4,400/moRent$2,052/mo Income$104,264/yr#2 Honolulu County $4,400/mo $2,052/mo $104,264/yr
- #3 Maui County$4,100/moRent$1,762/mo Income$95,076/yr#3 Maui County $4,100/mo $1,762/mo $95,076/yr
- #4 Kauai County$3,904/moRent$1,625/mo Income$93,612/yr#4 Kauai County $3,904/mo $1,625/mo $93,612/yr
- #5 Hawaii County$3,773/moRent$1,612/mo Income$77,215/yr#5 Hawaii County $3,773/mo $1,612/mo $77,215/yr
Highest earning counties in Hawaii
Top 10 by average household income.
- #1 Honolulu County$104,264/yrCost$4,400/mo Rent$2,052/mo#1 Honolulu County $104,264/yr $4,400/mo $2,052/mo
- #2 Maui County$95,076/yrCost$4,100/mo Rent$1,762/mo#2 Maui County $95,076/yr $4,100/mo $1,762/mo
- #3 Kauai County$93,612/yrCost$3,904/mo Rent$1,625/mo#3 Kauai County $93,612/yr $3,904/mo $1,625/mo
- #4 Kalawao County$86,250/yrCost$4,691/mo Rent$1,370/mo#4 Kalawao County $86,250/yr $4,691/mo $1,370/mo
- #5 Hawaii County$77,215/yrCost$3,773/mo Rent$1,612/mo#5 Hawaii County $77,215/yr $3,773/mo $1,612/mo
All 5 counties in Hawaii
Sorted by population. Type to filter.
- Honolulu County Pop1,003,666 Rent$2,052/mo Income$104,264/yr Cost$4,400/mo
- Hawaii County Pop203,684 Rent$1,612/mo Income$77,215/yr Cost$3,773/mo
- Maui County Pop164,632 Rent$1,762/mo Income$95,076/yr Cost$4,100/mo
- Kauai County Pop73,610 Rent$1,625/mo Income$93,612/yr Cost$3,904/mo
- Kalawao County Pop43 Rent$1,370/mo Income$86,250/yr Cost$4,691/mo
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Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about Hawaii
Common questions about cost of living, taxes and rent.
What is the cost of living in Hawaii?
The average cost of living in Hawaii is approximately $4,174 per month for a single person. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare and taxes. Costs range from $3,773/mo in Hawaii County to $4,400/mo in Honolulu County.
What is the average rent in Hawaii?
The average one-bedroom rent in Hawaii is $1,684 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across all 5 counties.
What is the average salary in Hawaii?
The average household income in Hawaii is $91,283 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Does Hawaii have state income tax?
Yes, Hawaii has a graduated income tax ranging from 1.4% to 11%.
What is the sales tax in Hawaii?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hawaii averages 4.44%. The state rate is 4.00% with an average local addition of 0.44%.
What are the cheapest places to live in Hawaii?
The cheapest counties to live in Hawaii based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Hawaii County ($3,773/mo), 2. Kauai County ($3,904/mo), 3. Maui County ($4,100/mo), 4. Honolulu County ($4,400/mo), 5. Kalawao County ($4,691/mo).
What are the most expensive places to live in Hawaii?
The most expensive counties to live in Hawaii based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Kalawao County ($4,691/mo), 2. Honolulu County ($4,400/mo), 3. Maui County ($4,100/mo), 4. Kauai County ($3,904/mo), 5. Hawaii County ($3,773/mo).
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources.
- U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year Estimates)
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2025
- Energy Information Administration (EIA)
- Tax Foundation state and local rates