Cost of living, Urban Honolulu
111
BEA Regional Price Parity vs US average of 100 (2024). Urban Honolulu sits about 11% above national prices.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA RPP all-items, 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US
- +11.0%
- Metro
- Urban Honolulu
- CBSA
- 46520
Urban Honolulu all-items RPP is 111 (2024), about 11% above US-average prices. A $90,000 salary at national prices maps to about $99,900 here for equal purchasing power.
Price components in Urban Honolulu
| Component | Urban Honolulu | US |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.0 | 100 |
| Goods | 111.6 | 100 |
| Housing (rents) | 135.5 | 100 |
| Other services | 102.9 | 100 |
BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, US = 100.
What a US-average salary buys in Urban Honolulu
| At US average | In Urban Honolulu |
|---|---|
| $60,000 | $66,600 |
| $90,000 | $99,900 |
| $150,000 | $166,500 |
Local equivalent = national salary × (111 ÷ 100). BEA RPP 2024.
Top wages here
FAQ
- What is the cost of living in Urban Honolulu?
- The BEA Regional Price Parity (all items, 2024) for Urban Honolulu, HI is 111, versus a US average of 100 (+11.0%).
- How is RPP different from CPI?
- CPI tracks price change over time. RPP compares price levels across places in a given year versus the national average of 100. PayByCity uses RPP for cross-metro purchasing power, including goods, housing rents, and other services components.
- How should I use this with OEWS wages?
- Pair local BLS OEWS medians (May 2025) with this RPP. A $90,000 salary at US-average prices maps to about $99,900 in Urban Honolulu for equal purchasing power.
- Does this include taxes or housing alone?
- No. All-items RPP is a broad price-level index. Component indexes show goods, rents, and other services separately, but this is not a rent quote, tax estimate, or household budget.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Highest wages here
- Chief Executives , 340 OEWS emp. $315,920
- Pharmacists , 890 OEWS emp. $165,090
- Medical and Health Services Managers , 2,140 OEWS emp. $151,180
- Architectural and Engineering Managers , 1,040 OEWS emp. $150,220
- Computer and Information Systems Managers , 1,050 OEWS emp. $141,510
- Registered Nurses , 9,680 OEWS emp. $139,260
See methodology and disclaimer.