Cost of Living in Kilauea, HI
Population 3,104 · Hawaii · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in Kilauea run well above the national baseline, with a median of $1 million, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $86,382 place the city among the better-paid Hawaii metros. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Geographically, Kilauea lies roughly 115 miles northwest of the nearest major metro, Urban Honolulu. Median home values run roughly 21% higher than Urban Honolulu's $834,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Kilauea
The median home value in Kilauea is $1,011,000 — 231% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,453/month, 11% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,382/year is 16% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, below 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, Kilauea has a cost of living index of 243 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 143% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Kilauea, HI?
Kilauea has a cost index of 243 (100 = national average). It is 143% above the national average.
What is average rent in Kilauea, HI?
The median gross rent in Kilauea is $1,453 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Kilauea?
The median home value in Kilauea is $1,011,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Kilauea?
The median household income in Kilauea is $86,382 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Kilauea, HI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Kilauea is 4.4%. The Hawaii state income tax top rate is 11.0%.
Is Kilauea, HI affordable?
Kilauea is above average in cost of living, with an index of 243 — about 143% higher than the national average.
Kilauea at a Glance
- Population
- 3,104
- Median Income
- $86,382
- Home Value
- $1,011,000
- Median Rent
- $1,453/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.5%
- Sales Tax
- 4.4%
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