salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 43.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $141,280 a year. That is $68 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 57 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Maili?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Maili
| Size | Maili | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,209 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,183 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,032 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Maili 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 Maili, so the Hawaii figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Maili
Life in Maili
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Maili?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $913 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $640,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,060 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Maili, HI?
Renting in Maili costs a median of about $3,532 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Hawaii median is $2,544.
How much do I need to make to live in Maili?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $141,280 a year, or $68 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Maili cheap or expensive?
Maili is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.2% of the typical household income of $120,298. It ranks 57th cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Maili?
The median homeowner in Maili pays $1,815 a year in property taxes, about 0.28% of the median home value.
Is Maili 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 Maili?
The median home value in Maili is $640,600, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
11,570 people live in Maili. Numbers are typical (middle) values.