salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (83%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $111,760 a year. That is $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Hawaii cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Hawaii. It is number 36 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ahuimanu?
Share of households by yearly income. 57.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ahuimanu
| Size | Ahuimanu | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,441 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,198 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,310 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ahuimanu overall?
Everyday prices in Hawaii overall are 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Ahuimanu, so the Hawaii figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ahuimanu
Life in Ahuimanu
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ahuimanu?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,524 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $910,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $91,060 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ahuimanu, HI?
Renting in Ahuimanu costs a median of about $2,794 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Hawaii median is $2,544.
How much do I need to make to live in Ahuimanu?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $111,760 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ahuimanu cheap or expensive?
Ahuimanu is rated OK: rent takes 23.0% of the typical household income of $146,070. It ranks 36th cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ahuimanu?
The median homeowner in Ahuimanu pays $2,467 a year in property taxes, about 0.27% of the median home value.
Is Ahuimanu more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Hawaii are 10% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Ahuimanu?
The median home value in Ahuimanu is $910,600, about 6.2 times the typical yearly household income.
8,452 people live in Ahuimanu. Numbers are typical (middle) values.