Cost of Living in Paauilo, HI

With a cost of living index of 102, Paauilo, HI is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 2% more expensive than the national average and 55% below the Hawaii state average of 157. Paauilo is a small community of 634 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Paauilo's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,117 (15% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $361,100 (18% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.5x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Paauilo is $65,750, which is 13% lower 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.