Cost of Living in Pahala, HI
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
96.3
100 = national avg
-3.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,374
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$100,156
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing78.1
Food105.0
Transportation109.9
Healthcare104.0
Utilities98.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,603
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,076
per month
The overall cost of living index in Pahala is 96.3, which is 3.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 78.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,374 per year to cover basic expenses.