salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $118,080 a year. That is $57 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 39 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ewa Beach?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ewa Beach
| Size | Ewa Beach | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,965 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,654 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ewa Beach 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 Ewa Beach, so the Hawaii figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ewa Beach
Life in Ewa Beach
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ewa Beach?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,244 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $748,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $74,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ewa Beach, HI?
Renting in Ewa Beach costs a median of about $2,952 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Hawaii median is $2,544.
How much do I need to make to live in Ewa Beach?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $118,080 a year, or $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ewa Beach cheap or expensive?
Ewa Beach is rated OK: rent takes 26.4% of the typical household income of $134,082. It ranks 39th cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ewa Beach?
The median homeowner in Ewa Beach pays $2,161 a year in property taxes, about 0.29% of the median home value.
Is Ewa Beach 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 Ewa Beach?
The median home value in Ewa Beach is $748,800, about 5.6 times the typical yearly household income.
14,376 people live in Ewa Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.