salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 47.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,840 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Hawaii cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Hawaii. It is number 9 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Makaha?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Makaha
| Size | Makaha | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,494 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,775 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,962 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,323 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,449 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Makaha 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 Makaha, so the Hawaii figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Makaha
Life in Makaha
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Makaha?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $763 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $394,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Makaha, HI?
Renting in Makaha costs a median of about $1,971 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Hawaii median is $2,544.
How much do I need to make to live in Makaha?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,840 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Makaha cheap or expensive?
Makaha is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.8% of the typical household income of $70,070. It ranks 9th cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Makaha?
The median homeowner in Makaha pays $1,143 a year in property taxes, about 0.29% of the median home value.
Is Makaha 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 Makaha?
The median home value in Makaha is $394,000, about 5.6 times the typical yearly household income.
10,066 people live in Makaha. Numbers are typical (middle) values.