Cost of Living in Orchidlands Estates, HI

Population 3,180 · Hawaii · Data vintage 2023

112
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Orchidlands Estates 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. Around 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Geographically, Orchidlands Estates lies roughly 220 miles southeast of the nearest major metro, Urban Honolulu. Median home values run roughly 60% lower than Urban Honolulu's $834,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 110
Rent 116

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Orchidlands Estates

The median home value in Orchidlands Estates is $334,500 — 10% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,524/month, 16% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $70,996/year is 5% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.4%, 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, Orchidlands Estates has a cost of living index of 112 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 12% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$334,500
10% above avg
Median Rent
$1,524/mo
16% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.3%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,597
1 BR
$1,625
2 BR
$2,135
3 BR
$2,810
4 BR
$3,324
Owner-occupied 83.2%
Renter-occupied 16.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,524
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,138/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
32.2 min
19% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.4%
Carpooled
4.5%
Walked
2.7%
Work from home
15.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 11.0%
Total Sales Tax 4.4%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 0.3%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$70,996
5% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,275
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
54% above avg
Poverty Rate
21.4%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.6%
Graduate degree 4.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.7
Male median age 36.5
Female median age 46.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 23 — Good
92.1%
Good air days/yr
71
Max AQI recorded
365
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Orchidlands Estates, HI?

Orchidlands Estates has a cost index of 112 (100 = national average). It is 12% above the national average.

What is average rent in Orchidlands Estates, HI?

The median gross rent in Orchidlands Estates is $1,524 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Orchidlands Estates?

The median home value in Orchidlands Estates is $334,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Orchidlands Estates?

The median household income in Orchidlands Estates is $70,996 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Orchidlands Estates, HI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Orchidlands Estates is 4.4%. The Hawaii state income tax top rate is 11.0%.

Is Orchidlands Estates, HI affordable?

Orchidlands Estates is above average in cost of living, with an index of 112 — about 12% higher than the national average.

Orchidlands Estates at a Glance

Population
3,180
Median Income
$70,996
Home Value
$334,500
Median Rent
$1,524/mo
Unemployment
7.4%
Sales Tax
4.4%
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