State guide
Cost of living in Hawaii
1 Hawaii city in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 5.7% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 4.5%.
Cities covered
1
Median rent
$2,642/mo
Median est. cost
$4,964/mo
State income tax
≈5.7%
Standouts in Hawaii
Cheapest
Honolulu, HI
$4,964/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Honolulu, HI
Fit 57
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Honolulu, HI
Safety 35
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Honolulu, HI
Jobs 92
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Honolulu, HI
281 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
Every Hawaii city, cheapest first
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