Cost Of Living in Kilauea, HI

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83%

Overall NAT. AVG.

24%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

224%

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	Kilauea	Hawaii	National
Cost of living	183	163	100
Groceries	124	126	100
Health care	116	119	100
Housing	324	252	100
Transportation	117	121	100
Utilities	131	131	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	126	127	100
Household Items	112	115	100
Education & Childcare	132	132	100

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Kilauea, HI

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Kilauea is 12% higher than the Hawaii average
The cost of living in Kilauea is 83% higher than the national average
Kilauea housing is 224% 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	$121,892	$10,158	$2,844	$3,657
Renters	$109,407	$9,117	$2,553	$3,283

A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Kilauea, HI, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Kilauea, the median monthly income is $121,892 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $2,844 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $109,407, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $2,553 on monthly rental expenses.

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%

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Anahola, HI	2,476	151	50.8%
Hanamaulu, HI	4,817	152	52.5%
Wailua, HI	2,553	162	61.7%
Kapaa, HI	10,232	168	67.8%
Wainiha, HI	204	170	69.6%
Kilauea, HI	2,937	183	82.7%

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Ravensworth, VA	2,936	154	53.9%
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Kilauea, HI	2,937	183	82.7%