Cost of Living in Naalehu, HI

With a cost of living index of 103, Naalehu, HI is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 3% more expensive than the national average and 54% below the Hawaii state average of 157. Naalehu is a small community of 837 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Naalehu's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,551 (18% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $215,600 (29% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Naalehu is $70,469, which is 6% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 26% 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.