Home › HI › Honolulu, HI Cost of living in Honolulu, HI Livability score 47 · cost-of-living index 111.4 (US = 100)
How Honolulu compares Where Honolulu falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 111 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 111 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $851k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $851k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $567 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $567 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 4.5% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 4.5% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 0.28% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 0.28% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 260 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 260 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 46.6 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 46.6 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 85° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 85° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 66° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 66° Map of Honolulu Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
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Cost of living Metric Value Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 111.4 metro-area #190 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 110.3 metro-area #199 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $6.34 metro-area #190 of 200 Median household income $99,816 metro-area #9 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $46,314 metro-area #32 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 39.4 years metro-area #125 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 37.7% metro-area #59 of 200 Foreign-born residents 19.6% metro-area #31 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 59.5% metro-area #178 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 4.79% metro-area #75 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) +2.0% metro-area #138 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $851,163 metro-area #192 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 8.5× metro-area #189 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +0.6% metro-area #122 of 200 Price per square foot $567 metro-area #192 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 1,500 sqft Median rent (monthly) $2,980 metro-area #194 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 3,782 Median days on market 31 metro-area #154 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 14.1% state #188 of 200 Combined sales tax 4.50% state #6 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 12.00% Capital gains tax 11.00% state #179 of 200 High earners 11% top rate — among the highest in the nation Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 0.28% metro-area #1 of 200 Median property tax paid $2,368 metro-area #88 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 81.7 years metro-area #6 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $5,800 state #3 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 4.0% metro-area #4 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 93 metro-area #27 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $15,000 state #141 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $150 state #125 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) None state #1 of 200 Emissions testing Not required Emissions detail No vehicle emissions testing DMV & license offices 4 Avg commute to work 27 min metro-area #162 of 200 Commute by driving alone 64.0% metro-area #15 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 42.9% metro-area #174 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 46.6¢/kWh state #200 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $420 state #200 of 200 Gasoline $4.70/gal state #181 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $42 state #19 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $194 state #193 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $69 state #11 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $1,100 state #7 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $1,400 state #18 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 98.8 — Relatively High metro-area #180 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $800 state #120 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $550 state #171 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 31 metro-area #8 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 3,500 metro-area #179 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 57% state #191 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 0 metro-area #1 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 19 metro-area #81 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 0 metro-area #5 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 85°F metro-area #59 of 200 Avg winter low 66°F metro-area #3 of 200 Annual precipitation 16.4" metro-area #31 of 200 Annual snowfall 0.0" metro-area #1 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 71% metro-area #24 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 12a Frost window 01-01 → 01-01
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 260 state #15 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 2,600 state #157 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 120 metro-area #5 of 200 Parks 60 Hiking areas 15 Golf courses 15 Shooting ranges 4 Lakes 4
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 5 state #165 of 200 Permit detail Very difficult; long timelines
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Top employers in Honolulu Major public and private employers in the Honolulu, HI area.
Employer Sector Jobs Altres Industrial Manufacturing Search → Kapiolani Medical Center Healthcare Search → Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Government Careers → Queen's Health Systems Healthcare Search → City and County of Honolulu Government Search → U.S. Military Government Careers →
Salaries by occupation in Honolulu Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →
Occupation Median pay Physician Assistants $150,690 Pharmacists $137,440 Registered Nurses $133,820 Marketing Managers $126,110 Financial Managers $124,780 Data Scientists $124,420 Construction Managers $122,890 Dentists $122,020 Human Resources Managers $114,030 General & Operations Managers $107,990 Lawyers $107,000 Software Developers $102,790 Electricians $102,280 Physical Therapists $101,780 Mechanical Engineers $97,140 Dental Hygienists $94,760 Carpenters $90,030 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $88,230 Civil Engineers $84,500 Welders, Cutters & Solderers $76,540 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $75,520 Accountants & Auditors $70,470 Real Estate Sales Agents $65,130 Elementary School Teachers $60,670 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,830 Graphic Designers $51,150 Medical Assistants $46,360
Cities in the Honolulu area Urban Honolulu (348,547) → East Honolulu (49,491) → Pearl City (46,812) → Kailua (40,323) → Waipahu (39,873) → Kaneohe (35,493) → Mililani Town (27,423) → Ewa Gentry (27,198) → Kapolei (22,701) → Mililani Mauka (21,546) → Makakilo (21,055) → Schofield Barracks (18,133) → Wahiawa (17,400) → Ocean Pointe (16,173) → Ewa Beach (15,167) → Halawa (14,411) → Waimalu (13,932) → Royal Kunia (13,919) → Waianae (13,749) → Nanakuli (12,370) → Maili (12,114) → Kaneohe Base (11,683) → Waipio (11,138) → Makaha (10,042) →
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