5 Most Expensive Cities To Live in the U.S

2. Honolulu, Hawaii

Cost of Living Index Reading: 102.3

Honolulu is Hawaii’s capital and its largest city. It has a large port and acts as the financial sector for Hawaii as a whole. At the same time, Honolulu is also known for its high costs of living, especially due to high rents in the housing sector. Honolulu traces its roots back to the early 19th century and was incorporated in 1907.