Cost of Living in Schofield Barracks, HI: Rent & Income

ExpensiveRent takes 47 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,39994% higher than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$86,698about $7,225/month · same as U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Commutes are short, about 10.6 minutes. Most households rent (100%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $135,960 a year. That is $65 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 46 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Schofield Barracks

$3,399

$3,275

$3,347

$1,484

$2,600

$2,952

$3,153

How much do households earn in Schofield Barracks?

Under $25k

3.6%

$25k–50k

27.1%

$50k–100k

46.7%

$100k–150k

15.1%

$150k+

7.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Schofield Barracks

Size	Schofield Barracks	U.S. average
Studio	$1,734	$1,338
1 bedroom	$105	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$3,077	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$3,570	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$3,430	$2,098

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

How expensive is Schofield Barracks 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 Schofield Barracks, so the Hawaii figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Schofield Barracks

⚡ Electric bill$194a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Schofield Barracks

Commute to work10.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree31.9%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home0%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line2.6%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment13.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Schofield Barracks, HI?

Renting in Schofield Barracks costs a median of about $3,399 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Hawaii median is $2,544.

How much do I need to make to live in Schofield Barracks?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $135,960 a year, or $65 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Schofield Barracks cheap or expensive?

Schofield Barracks is rated Expensive: rent takes 47.0% of the typical household income of $86,698. It ranks 46th cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.

Is Schofield Barracks 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.

16,270 people live in Schofield Barracks. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

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