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Dive into each indicator for Hawaii.
184.0
Cost of living index
Highest in the U.S., U.S. avg = 100
300+
Housing cost index
Highest in the U.S.
218
Utilities index
150
Food & groceries index
115
Healthcare index
135
Transportation index
$4.65 /gal
Avg. gas price
Among the highest in the U.S.
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–2024184▲ 12%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 184.0 | Highest in the U.S., U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 300+ | Highest in the U.S. |
| Utilities index | 218 | |
| Food & groceries index | 150 | |
| Healthcare index | 115 | |
| Transportation index | 135 | |
| Avg. gas price | $4.65 /gal | Among the highest in the U.S. |
Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Hawaii vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
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