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 5.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.5 minutes each way. Most homes (77.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $126,120 a year. That is $61 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 43 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Royal Kunia?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Royal Kunia
| Size | Royal Kunia | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,797 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,197 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Royal Kunia 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 Royal Kunia, so the Hawaii figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Royal Kunia
Life in Royal Kunia
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Royal Kunia?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,831 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $862,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $86,240 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Royal Kunia, HI?
Renting in Royal Kunia costs a median of about $3,153 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Hawaii median is $2,544.
How much do I need to make to live in Royal Kunia?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $126,120 a year, or $61 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Royal Kunia cheap or expensive?
Royal Kunia is rated OK: rent takes 25.9% of the typical household income of $145,987. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Royal Kunia?
The median homeowner in Royal Kunia pays $2,345 a year in property taxes, about 0.27% of the median home value.
Is Royal Kunia 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 Royal Kunia?
The median home value in Royal Kunia is $862,400, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.
13,555 people live in Royal Kunia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.