F
72%
Overall NAT. AVG.
27%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
171%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Kalihi-Palama Honolulu Hawaii
Cost of living172185173
Goods & Services127127130
Groceries117117137
Health care123123126
Housing271316250
Transportation135135143
Utilities151151180
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Kalihi-Palama is 1% lower than the Honolulu average
  • The cost of living in Kalihi-Palama is 72% higher than the national average
  • Kalihi-Palama housing is 171% higher than the national average
  • Hawaii general sales tax is 22% lower than the national average
  • Hawaii state income tax is 46% lower than the national average

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around Kalihi-Palama

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Kalihi-Palama Your current location Population: 35,761 F Airport Neighborhood: 3.3mi / 5.4km away Population: 12,506 F Mokapu Neighborhood: 11.8mi / 19.1km away Population: 9,948 F Downtown Neighborhood: 1.6mi / 2.5km away Population: 10,647 F Kuliouou-Kalani Iki Neighborhood: 8.3mi / 13.4km away Population: 15,074 F Kalihi Valley Neighborhood: 3.4mi / 5.5km away Population: 20,672 F Manoa Neighborhood: 4.5mi / 7.3km away Population: 24,404 F Palolo Neighborhood: 6.1mi / 9.8km away Population: 13,300 F Aliamanu Neighborhood: 3.4mi / 5.5km away Population: 37,217 F Kailua Neighborhood: 9.2mi / 14.8km away Population: 38,291 F Mxcully-Moiliili Neighborhood: 3.9mi / 6.2km away Population: 28,535 F Nuuanu-Punchbowl Neighborhood: 3.8mi / 6.1km away Population: 17,547 F Waikiki Neighborhood: 4.1mi / 6.6km away Population: 18,145 F Ewa Neighborhood: 8.8mi / 14.2km away Population: 68,101 F Moanalua Neighborhood: 3.5mi / 5.6km away Population: 9,420 F Kaimuki Neighborhood: 5.8mi / 9.4km away Population: 19,386 F Makiki Neighborhood: 3.1mi / 5.1km away Population: 31,939 F Liliha-Kapalama Neighborhood: 2.3mi / 3.6km away Population: 24,953 F Diamond Head-Kapahulu Neighborhood: 5.0mi / 8.1km away Population: 21,079 F Ala Moana-Kakaako Neighborhood: 2.6mi / 4.1km away Population: 22,511 F Waialae-Kahala Neighborhood: 6.4mi / 10.4km away Population: 9,410 F Aiea Neighborhood: 5.5mi / 8.8km away Population: 45,061 F Pearl City Neighborhood: 7.9mi / 12.7km away Population: 38,521 F Kaneohe Neighborhood: 7.7mi / 12.3km away Population: 34,898 F Waipahu Neighborhood: 9.4mi / 15.1km away Population: 71,494 F Ewa Beach City: 8.2mi / 13.3km away Population: 13,803 F
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          Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

          Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
          Household$63,728$5,311$1,487$1,912

          Hawaii Sales Tax

          State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
          Hawaii 4% 4.712%

          Hawaii Income Tax

          State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
          Hawaii 1.4% 11%

          Goods & Services

          Item Honolulu National avg. Difference
          Haircut $19.47$24.2619.8%
          Beauty Salon $76.67$45.5668.3%
          Toothpaste $3.68$3.700.6%
          Shampoo $1.73$1.2834.8%
          Movie $15.08$12.1324.3%
          Bowling $25.33$18.0040.7%

          Groceries

          Item Honolulu National avg. Difference
          Ground Beef $5.42$5.847.2%
          Fried Chicken $2.85$1.5781.0%
          Milk $5.38$4.6715.1%
          Potatoes $5.94$4.9320.4%
          Pizza $14.99$12.0924.0%
          Beer $12.01$10.4115.4%

          Health Care

          Item Honolulu National avg. Difference
          Optometrist $236.67$125.6888.3%
          Doctor $191.36$135.7840.9%
          Dentist $114.44$113.291.0%
          Ibuprofen $11.35$10.656.6%
          Lipitor $573.90$468.6022.5%

          Housing

          Item Honolulu National avg. Difference
          Home Price $707,400.00$184,700.00283.0%
          Avg. Mortgage Payment $8,008.77$2,346.69241.3%
          Apartment Rent $1,520.00$949.0060.2%

          Transportation

          Item Honolulu National avg. Difference
          Gasoline $4.80$3.4638.8%
          Tire Balancing $75.37$59.9225.8%

          Utilities

          Item Honolulu National avg. Difference
          All Electricity $359.53$193.9985.3%
          Phone $184.47$192.254.0%
          Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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          Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.