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Is Pukalani, HI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,99814% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$111,060about $9,255/month · 28% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$973,700193% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.8 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 $79,920 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 12 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Pukalani
$1,998
Ahuimanu
$2,794
Aiea
$3,439
Haiku-Pauwela
$3,500+
Waimea
$1,980
Hickam Housing
$3,500+
Lihue
$2,575

How much do households earn in Pukalani?

Under $25k
9.6%
$25k–50k
11.2%
$50k–100k
39.2%
$100k–150k
16.8%
$150k+
22.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 39.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Pukalani

SizePukalaniU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,284$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,440$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,722$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Pukalani overall?

Everyday prices in Hawaii overall are 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
125
Goods (food, clothes…)
112
Utilities
190
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Pukalani, so the Hawaii figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Pukalani

🏛️ Property tax$1,564a year · 0.16% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$196a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Pukalani

Commute to work29.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment9.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pukalani?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,758 a month less.

Renting
$1,998
Owning
$6,756

Owning assumes a typical $973,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $97,370 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Pukalani, HI?

Renting in Pukalani costs a median of about $1,998 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Hawaii median is $2,544.

How much do I need to make to live in Pukalani?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,920 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Pukalani cheap or expensive?

Pukalani is rated OK: rent takes 21.6% of the typical household income of $111,060. It ranks 12th cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Pukalani?

The median homeowner in Pukalani pays $1,564 a year in property taxes, about 0.16% of the median home value.

Is Pukalani 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 Pukalani?

The median home value in Pukalani is $973,700, about 8.8 times the typical yearly household income.

8,679 people live in Pukalani. Numbers are typical (middle) values.