Anyone who’s even just seen pictures of Hawaii know perfectly well why the world’s tourists flock to its islands and why many people who live in the other 49 states dream of one day calling it home . But life in paradise isn’t cheap.
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According to Forbes, Hawaii is the most expensive state in America, with an average annual living cost of $55,491. Aloha State residents also have the least disposable income — the average among them has just $5,929 left over per year once their expenses are paid.
Housing, transportation and other major expenses are all inflated in Hawaii — but the high price of groceries doesn’t help, either.
According to data from Zippia and several other sources, groceries cost more in Hawaii than in any other state, so if you’re planning to move there — or even just rent an Airbnb for a seven-day visit — here’s what you should expect to budget for food each week.