salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (81.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $123,600 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 42 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mililani Town?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mililani Town
| Size | Mililani Town | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,984 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,891 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,234 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,719 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,465 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mililani Town 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 Town, so the Hawaii figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mililani Town
Life in Mililani Town
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mililani Town?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,321 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $923,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $92,390 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mililani Town, HI?
Renting in Mililani Town costs a median of about $3,090 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Hawaii median is $2,544.
How much do I need to make to live in Mililani Town?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $123,600 a year, or $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mililani Town cheap or expensive?
Mililani Town is rated OK: rent takes 27.0% of the typical household income of $137,361. It ranks 42nd cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mililani Town?
The median homeowner in Mililani Town pays $2,570 a year in property taxes, about 0.28% of the median home value.
Is Mililani Town 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 Town?
The median home value in Mililani Town is $923,900, about 6.7 times the typical yearly household income.
27,668 people live in Mililani Town. Numbers are typical (middle) values.