Cost of Living in Honolulu

Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Honolulu, United States.

Overall, the cost of living in Honolulu is close to the New York City baseline (composite index 92 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.

Rent index (NYC=100)92
Groceries index110
Dining out index100
Transport index60
Utilities index96
Median annual salary$68,000
Minimum wage$14.00/hr
State income tax rate8.25%
Est. monthly childcare$1,450
Est. monthly healthcare premium$480
YoY inflation3.2%
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