Travel Nursing in Kailua-kona, HI

Travel nursing in Kailua-kona, HI — what it costs to live there and 4 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Kailua-kona

4 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Kailua-kona

Prices in Hawaii run 10% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall110.010% higher
Housing125.325% higher
Utilities190.290% higher
Groceries and goods111.612% higher
Services102.93% higher

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Kailua-kona

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,850HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,900HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$2,440HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$3,180HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$3,228Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Hawaii is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Hawaii license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.

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Common questions

Do I need a Hawaii nursing license?
Hawaii is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Hawaii license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
Is Kailua-kona expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Hawaii runs utilities 90% above, housing 25% above and groceries and goods 12% above. The rest, services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Kailua-kona?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Kailua-kona is $1,900 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 4 furnished places here.