salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.8 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,000 a year. That is $50 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 32 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Halawa?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Halawa
| Size | Halawa | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,469 | $1,338 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,106 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Halawa 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 Halawa, so the Hawaii figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Halawa
Life in Halawa
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Halawa?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,699 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,051,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $105,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Halawa, HI?
Renting in Halawa costs a median of about $2,600 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Hawaii median is $2,544.
How much do I need to make to live in Halawa?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,000 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Halawa cheap or expensive?
Halawa is rated OK: rent takes 26.2% of the typical household income of $119,066. It ranks 32nd cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Halawa?
The median homeowner in Halawa pays $3,010 a year in property taxes, about 0.29% of the median home value.
Is Halawa 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 Halawa?
The median home value in Halawa is $1,051,900, about 8.8 times the typical yearly household income.
14,385 people live in Halawa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.