salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.6 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $122,680 a year. That is $59 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 41 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mililani Mauka?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mililani Mauka
| Size | Mililani Mauka | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,856 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,414 | $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 Mililani Mauka 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 Mililani Mauka, so the Hawaii figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mililani Mauka
Life in Mililani Mauka
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mililani Mauka?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,789 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $988,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $98,810 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mililani Mauka, HI?
Renting in Mililani Mauka costs a median of about $3,067 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Hawaii median is $2,544.
How much do I need to make to live in Mililani Mauka?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $122,680 a year, or $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mililani Mauka cheap or expensive?
Mililani Mauka is rated OK: rent takes 24.6% of the typical household income of $149,849. It ranks 41st cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mililani Mauka?
The median homeowner in Mililani Mauka pays $2,811 a year in property taxes, about 0.28% of the median home value.
Is Mililani Mauka 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 Mililani Mauka?
The median home value in Mililani Mauka is $988,100, about 6.6 times the typical yearly household income.
21,278 people live in Mililani Mauka. Numbers are typical (middle) values.