Cost of Living in Kaunakakai, HI
Population 3,721 · Hawaii · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Kaunakakai a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $335,000.
Located 55 miles east of Urban Honolulu, Kaunakakai is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 60% lower than Urban Honolulu's $834,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Kaunakakai
The median home value in Kaunakakai is $335,200 — 10% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $905/month, 31% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $76,944/year is 3% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. Hawaii's top state income tax rate is 11.0% and the combined sales tax is 4.4%. Overall, Kaunakakai has a cost of living index of 93 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 7% less expensive.
Kaunakakai has limited residential data
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🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Kaunakakai, HI?
Kaunakakai has a cost index of 93 (100 = national average). It is 7% below the national average.
What is average rent in Kaunakakai, HI?
The median gross rent in Kaunakakai is $905 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Kaunakakai?
The median home value in Kaunakakai is $335,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Kaunakakai?
The median household income in Kaunakakai is $76,944 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Kaunakakai, HI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Kaunakakai is 4.4%. The Hawaii state income tax top rate is 11.0%.
Is Kaunakakai, HI affordable?
Kaunakakai is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 93 (100 = US average).
Kaunakakai at a Glance
- Population
- 3,721
- Median Income
- $76,944
- Home Value
- $335,200
- Median Rent
- $905/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.9%
- Sales Tax
- 4.4%
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