salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 11.3 minutes. Most households rent (98%), 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 50 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kaneohe Base?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kaneohe Base
| Size | Kaneohe Base | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,426 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,296 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,639 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kaneohe Base 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 Kaneohe Base, so the Hawaii figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kaneohe Base
Life in Kaneohe Base
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kaneohe Base?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $1,059 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $352,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,200 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kaneohe Base, HI?
Renting in Kaneohe Base 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 Kaneohe Base?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kaneohe Base cheap or expensive?
Kaneohe Base is rated Expensive: rent takes 56.1% of the typical household income of $74,867. It ranks 50th cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kaneohe Base?
The median homeowner in Kaneohe Base pays $712 a year in property taxes, about 0.20% of the median home value.
Is Kaneohe Base 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 Kaneohe Base?
The median home value in Kaneohe Base is $352,000, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
10,919 people live in Kaneohe Base. Numbers are typical (middle) values.