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Is Hickam Housing, HI expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,500+100% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$131,218about $10,935/month · 51% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Commutes are short, about 14.9 minutes. Most households rent (99%), so there are plenty of rental options.

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 51 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hickam Housing
$3,500+
$1,980
$3,439
$1,971
$2,117
$1,998

How much do households earn in Hickam Housing?

Under $25k
3.7%
$25k–50k
15.5%
$50k–100k
33.8%
$100k–150k
30.3%
$150k+
17.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 47.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hickam Housing

SizeHickam HousingU.S. average
Studio$3,500+$1,338
2 bedrooms$3,380$1,509
3 bedrooms$3,500+$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,500+$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Hickam Housing 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 Hickam Housing, so the Hawaii figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hickam Housing

⚡ Electric bill$193a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hickam Housing

Commute to work14.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree51.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home0.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line1.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hickam Housing, HI?

Renting in Hickam Housing 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 Hickam Housing?

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

Is Hickam Housing cheap or expensive?

Hickam Housing is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.0% of the typical household income of $131,218. It ranks 51st cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.

Is Hickam Housing 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.

9,425 people live in Hickam Housing. Numbers are typical (middle) values.