salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income. Most homes (83.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,920 a year. That is $45 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 23 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Waihee-Waiehu?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Waihee-Waiehu
| Size | Waihee-Waiehu | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $289 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,888 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,637 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Waihee-Waiehu 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 Waihee-Waiehu, so the Hawaii figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Waihee-Waiehu
Life in Waihee-Waiehu
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Waihee-Waiehu?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,068 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $777,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $77,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Waihee-Waiehu, HI?
Renting in Waihee-Waiehu costs a median of about $2,323 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Hawaii median is $2,544.
How much do I need to make to live in Waihee-Waiehu?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,920 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Waihee-Waiehu cheap or expensive?
Waihee-Waiehu is rated OK: rent takes 20.4% of the typical household income of $136,684. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Waihee-Waiehu?
The median homeowner in Waihee-Waiehu pays $929 a year in property taxes, about 0.12% of the median home value.
Is Waihee-Waiehu 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 Waihee-Waiehu?
The median home value in Waihee-Waiehu is $777,000, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.
10,988 people live in Waihee-Waiehu. Numbers are typical (middle) values.