Cost of Living in Aiea, HI
Population 9,155 · Hawaii · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Aiea's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $1.1 million for a typical home, 245% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $135,286 that put it in the upper third of the state.
Aiea sits roughly 7 miles northwest of Urban Honolulu — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 26% higher than Urban Honolulu's $834,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Aiea
The median home value in Aiea is $1,053,000 — 245% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,884/month, 119% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $135,286/year is 81% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Hawaii's top state income tax rate is 11.0% and the combined sales tax is 4.4%. Overall, Aiea has a cost of living index of 295 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 195% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Aiea, HI?
Aiea has a cost index of 295 (100 = national average). It is 195% above the national average.
What is average rent in Aiea, HI?
The median gross rent in Aiea is $2,884 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Aiea?
The median home value in Aiea is $1,053,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Aiea?
The median household income in Aiea is $135,286 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Aiea, HI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Aiea is 4.4%. The Hawaii state income tax top rate is 11.0%.
Is Aiea, HI affordable?
Aiea is above average in cost of living, with an index of 295 — about 195% higher than the national average.
Aiea at a Glance
- Population
- 9,155
- Median Income
- $135,286
- Home Value
- $1,053,000
- Median Rent
- $2,884/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.5%
- Sales Tax
- 4.4%
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