Property tax in Hawaiʻi: rates by county for 2026–27
Each county sets its own rates and exemptions. Here’s what an owner-occupant pays on each island.
Leasehold vs. fee simple: why some Hawaiʻi condos look so cheap
What you’re actually buying with a leasehold condo, and what happens as the lease runs out.
Buying a home in Hawaiʻi: prices by island, closing costs and condo fees
Median home and condo prices on each island, the conveyance tax, and what condo maintenance fees run.
Electricity rates by island: why your bill depends on where you live
What a kilowatt-hour costs on each island in October 2026, what a typical bill comes to, and why 2026 bills jumped.
Gas prices by island: what a gallon costs in Hawaiʻi
Regular gas by county, how far above the national average it runs, and why Molokaʻi pays the most.
What it costs to own a car in Hawaiʻi: registration, weight tax and insurance
Registration is based on your car’s weight, and the county rate per pound varies fourfold between islands.
How much you need to make to live in Hawaiʻi, island by island
Three ways to measure it, from the state’s bare-bones budget to MIT’s living wage, for each county.
Moving to Hawaiʻi: what to budget for your first 30 days
Shipping, deposits, your car, your pets and the paperwork, in the order you’ll need them.