Key takeaway: The figures most people look up, on one page, each with the date and a link to the guide where the source is cited. Checked October 30, 2026.
| What | Figure | As of | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| General excise tax, all counties | 4.5% (up to 4.712% passed on) | 2026 | GET |
| Minimum wage | $16/hr ($18 on Jan 1, 2028) | Jan 1, 2026 | Minimum wage |
| State income tax | 1.4% to 11%; 13% top rate from 2027 | Tax year 2026 | Income tax |
| Hotel tax (TAT), state | 11% | Jan 1, 2026 | GET |
| Average residential electricity, statewide | 47.18¢/kWh (U.S. 18.16¢) | Aug 2026 | Electricity |
| Regular gas, statewide average | $5.66 (U.S. $4.20) | Oct 30, 2026 | Gas |
| 1BR rent, HUD benchmark | $1,615 (Hawaiʻi Island) to $2,030 (Maui County) | Oct 2026 | Rent |
| Median single-family home | $499,000 (Hawaiʻi Island) to $1.49M (Kauaʻi) | Sep 2026 | Buying |
| Food at home, Urban Honolulu | +4.1% in a year | Sep 2026 | Groceries |
| Infant care at a center | $24,115/yr | 2024 data | Childcare |
| TheBus / Skyline ride | $3.25 cash; $3 two-hour HOLO pass | Jul 1, 2026 | Getting around |
| Pet direct airport release | $185 | 2026 | Pets |
| Ship a car, West Coast to Honolulu | $1,790 (neighbor islands $2,600) | Jun 7, 2026 | Car shipping |
| Price level vs. U.S. (BEA) | 110.0, #2 after California | 2024 data | Vs. mainland |
| Bare-bones budget, single adult | $41,893 to $49,073 by county | 2024 data | Income needed |
Change log
- October 30, 2026: first edition.