Cost of Living in Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI

With a cost of living index of 149, Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 49% more expensive than the national average and 8% below the Hawaii state average of 157. Honaunau-Napoopoo is a small community of 2,554 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Honaunau-Napoopoo's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,691 (28% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $724,200 (138% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 9.5x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Honaunau-Napoopoo is $75,884, which is 1% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 27% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.