Cost Of Living in Lawai, HI

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74%

Overall NAT. AVG.

24%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

194%

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	Lawai	Hawaii	National
Cost of living	174	163	100
Groceries	124	126	100
Health care	116	119	100
Housing	294	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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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Lawai is 7% higher than the Hawaii average
The cost of living in Lawai is 74% higher than the national average
Lawai housing is 194% 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	$113,891	$9,491	$2,657	$3,417
Renters	$107,838	$8,987	$2,516	$3,235

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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Pakala Village, HI	471	109	9.2%
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Hanamaulu, HI	4,817	152	52.5%
Lawai, HI	2,554	174	73.6%

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Lawai, HI	2,554	174	73.6%