Cost of Living in Kurtistown, HI

With a cost of living index of 115, Kurtistown, HI is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 15% more expensive than the national average and 42% below the Hawaii state average of 157. Kurtistown is a small community of 2,928 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Kurtistown's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,343 (2% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $441,200 (45% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.6x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Kurtistown is $78,750, which is 5% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 20% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.