Cost of Living in Haleiwa, HI

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101%
Overall NAT. AVG.
24%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
284%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Haleiwa Hawaii National
Cost of living201163100
Groceries124126100
Health care116119100
Housing384252100
Transportation117121100
Utilities131131100
Lifestyle & Entertainment126127100
Household Items112115100
Education & Childcare132132100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Haleiwa is 23% higher than the Hawaii average
  • The cost of living in Haleiwa is 101% higher than the national average
  • Haleiwa housing is 284% higher than the national average
  • Hawaii general sales tax is 22% lower than the national average
  • Hawaii state income tax is 46% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$165,922$13,827$3,871$4,978
      Renters$74,586$6,216$1,740$2,238
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Haleiwa is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Haleiwa has a median income of about $165,922 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $3,871 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $74,586. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,740 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      Hawaii Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Hawaii 4% 4.712%

      Hawaii Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Hawaii 1.4% 11%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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