Best Retirement Counties in Hawaii
This ranking highlights the strongest county retirement options in Hawaii using RetireScorecard's overall framework.
Top places to start with
#1 Honolulu County, Hawaii
A strong county choice for retirees who want the broadest healthcare and services base in the state.
#2 Maui County, Hawaii
A climate-and-lifestyle county for retirees who value setting and island pace more than lower cost.
#3 Hawaii County, Hawaii
A lower-scale Big Island option for retirees who want more space and a different cost profile.
How to use this page
Use this as a narrower entry point than the full state page. Start with the top places here, then open the county, metro, and compare pages that match the tradeoffs you care about most.