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Cost of Living in Honolulu

Median income in Honolulu is $62,000/year ($5,167/month). Here is how to budget every dollar.

Average Rent in Honolulu

$1,600

Studio

$2,100

1 Bedroom

$2,700

2 Bedrooms

Monthly Budget Breakdown: $5,167/month

How to allocate the median Honolulu income of $62,000/year after taxes.

Housing

$2,100

41%

Food & Groceries

$620

12%

Transportation

$200

4%

Utilities

$300

6%

Healthcare

$260

5%

Entertainment

$310

6%

Personal & Other

$260

5%

Savings

$1,117

21%

Total

$5,167

100%

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Affordable Neighborhoods in Honolulu

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Kalihi and Salt Lake offer the most affordable rents on Oahu near Honolulu

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Aiea and Pearl City have suburban family living with rail access coming soon

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Ewa Beach and Kapolei on the west side are newer and more affordable

Money-Saving Tips for Honolulu

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Groceries are 50% more expensive than the mainland — buy in bulk at Costco

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TheBus monthly pass ($80) covers the entire island of Oahu

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Take advantage of free beaches, hiking trails, and outdoor activities year-round

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