Honolulu, Hawaii
In Honolulu, Hawaii, a gallon of regular gas costs $5.46 as of 2026-04-01 — $1.40 above the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $2,803, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Honolulu's cost-of-living index of 152 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$5.46
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$2,803
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$16.50
Combo meal
Electricity
39.79¢
per kWh · ~$358/mo
Car Insurance
$110/mo
$1,320/yr
Median Household Income
$104,264
41.9% goes to essentials
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$7.09 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$10.46 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$8.97 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.62 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$6.59 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$14.58 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$6.86 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$5.73 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$6.91 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$3.59 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.95 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$9.83 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$6.30 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$8.22 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$11.98 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.57 | $7.09 | +27.3% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.28 | $10.46 | +26.3% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.46 | $8.97 | +20.2% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.99 | $2.62 | +31.7% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.51 | $6.59 | +19.6% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $10.83 | $14.58 | +34.6% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $4.94 | $6.86 | +38.9% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.04 | $5.73 | +13.7% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.79 | $6.91 | +19.3% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.89 | $3.59 | +24.2% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.34 | $2.95 | +26.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.94 | $9.83 | +41.6% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.35 | $6.30 | +17.8% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.30 | $8.22 | +30.5% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $8.30 | $11.98 | +44.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$16.50
Casual Dining
$56.56
Monthly Spend
$853.19
+4.32% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $18.44
$29.74
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $20.82
$32.12
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $22.30
$33.31
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $9.83
$13.65
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Average 1BR: $2,298/mo · 2BR: $3,308/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
453k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,343
$70k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$104k
household median
Employment by Sector — Honolulu
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$64k/yr
~$41k/yr
~$72k/yr
~$80k/yr
~$96k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 15003
Highest Paying Sector
Manufacturing
$1,842/wk · $96k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$798/wk · $41k/yr
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