Kalawao County, HI at a glance
Median household income
$73,750$6,146 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Kalawao County, HI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Kalawao County, HI? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Kalawao County, HI HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,801 | $21,612 | $72,040 | 29.3% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,899 | $22,788 | $75,960 | 30.9% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $2,492 | $29,904 | $99,680 | 40.5% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $3,227 | $38,724 | $129,080 | 52.5% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $4,024 | $48,288 | $160,960 | 65.5% |
What a typical income covers in Kalawao County, HI
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $73,750 a year ($6,146 a month before tax).
What $73,750 leaves after Hawaii taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Hawaii tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Kalawao County, HI: common questions
What is the median household income in Kalawao County, HI?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Kalawao County, HI is $73,750 per year (approximately $6,146 per month).
What is the average rent in Kalawao County, HI?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,801 for a studio, $1,899 for one bedroom, $2,492 for two, $3,227 for three and $4,024 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Kalawao County, HI expensive to live in?
Prices there run 9.4% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 109.4, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Kalawao County, HI?
To keep a $2,492 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $99,680 a year, or $8,307 a month. That is 135% of what the typical household in Kalawao County, HI earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Kalawao County, HI?
On the local median income of $73,750 ($6,146 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,073 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,844 for everything else and $1,229 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $2,492 takes 81% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Kalawao County, HI?
Homes in Hawaii paid 52.7¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $474. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.