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Is Heeia, HI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,500+100% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$190,086about $15,841/month · 118% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$1,200,200261% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (93.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 56 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Heeia
$3,500+
Kahaluu-Keauhou
$2,016
Iroquois Point
$3,500+
Waipio Acres
$2,020
Wailua Homesteads
$2,110
West Loch Estate
$2,820
Kahaluu
$2,655

How much do households earn in Heeia?

Under $25k
2.1%
$25k–50k
3.9%
$50k–100k
21.7%
$100k–150k
22.6%
$150k+
47.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 69.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Heeia overall?

Everyday prices in Hawaii overall are 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
125
Goods (food, clothes…)
112
Utilities
190
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Heeia, so the Hawaii figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Heeia

🏛️ Property tax$3,336a year · 0.28% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$191a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Heeia

Commute to work27.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree54%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home93.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Heeia?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,827 a month less.

Renting
$3,500+
Owning
$8,328

Owning assumes a typical $1,200,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $120,020 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Heeia, HI?

Renting in Heeia costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Hawaii median is $2,544.

How much do I need to make to live in Heeia?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Heeia cheap or expensive?

Heeia is rated OK: rent takes 22.1% of the typical household income of $190,086. It ranks 56th cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Heeia?

The median homeowner in Heeia pays $3,336 a year in property taxes, about 0.28% of the median home value.

Is Heeia 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 Heeia?

The median home value in Heeia is $1,200,200, about 6.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,144 people live in Heeia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.