GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Expensive Hawaiian Island
The most expensive Hawaiian island is Oahu, with a median home price of $756,000 and a median household income of $80,440.
In this post, we will explore the cost of living on different Hawaiian Islands based on statistics from 2021. From the highest cost of living on Maui to the unique expenses on each island, we will delve into the various factors that contribute to the financial landscape of Hawaii. Stay tuned to discover which Hawaiian island comes out as the most expensive and why.
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"Maui had the highest cost of living out of all the Hawaiian Islands in 2021."
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"Oahu, despite being the most populous, is not the most expensive island, coming in third after Maui and Kauai."
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"The cost of groceries in Maui is 60.2% higher than the national average."
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"Healthcare in Maui is approximately 18.5% higher than the national average."
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"The annual average cost of living in Maui is about $99,000 for a family, making it the most expensive among other islands."
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"Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, has a cost of living that is 106.3% higher than the U.S. average."
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"The cost of housing in Kauai is 258.6% higher than the U.S. average."
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"The cost of transportation in Kauai is approximately 25% higher than the U.S. average."
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"Despite its popularity, Oahu had a cost of living index of 189.9 in 2021, below both Maui and Kauai."
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"The cost of utilities in Maui is about 72% higher than the U.S. average."
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"The price level in Kauai is about 67.8% above the U.S. average."
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"Hawaii has the highest state-level sales tax in the U.S. at 11.76%, with Maui having the highest rate among the islands."
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"The Big Island has comparatively lower housing costs than other Hawaiian Islands, approximately 160% higher than the national average."
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"The private island of Niihau, also known as the "Forbidden Island," is considered the most expensive in the sense of accessibility and actual purchase, since it's privately owned by the Robinson family and not for sale."
