Retiring in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Overview

Big Island beach living with a dry, sunny climate rare for Hawaii.

Home Price

Homes in Kailua-Kona typically range from $618k to $1.11M.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Kailua-Kona's cost of living index is 135.0 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 81°F and winter daytime temperatures around 77°F, with high humidity and a “Endless spring” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 69/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

Kailua-Kona scores a safety index of 70.0/100, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 31 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Boating / kayaking
• Fishing
• Golf
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Food culture

Things to Consider

• Very high cost of living
• Isolation — everything ships in