Cost of Living in Makaha, HI

Population 9,898 · Hawaii · Data vintage 2023

139
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Makaha a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $416,000. Around 25% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Makaha is about 25 miles west of Urban Honolulu, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 50% lower than Urban Honolulu's $834,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 136
Rent 142

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Makaha

The median home value in Makaha is $416,100 — 36% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,871/month, 42% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $63,291/year is 15% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. Hawaii's top state income tax rate is 11.0% and the combined sales tax is 4.4%. The climate averages highs of 84.9°F and lows of 69.1°F. Overall, Makaha has a cost of living index of 139 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$416,100
36% above avg
Median Rent
$1,871/mo
42% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.3%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,597
1 BR
$1,625
2 BR
$2,135
3 BR
$2,810
4 BR
$3,324
Owner-occupied 41.0%
Renter-occupied 59.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,871
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,485/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
53.4 min
98% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
59.4%
Carpooled
16.6%
Public transit
11.8%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
10.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 11.0%
Total Sales Tax 4.4%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 0.3%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$63,291
15% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,751
Unemployment Rate
9.9%
106% above avg
Poverty Rate
25.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.4%
Graduate degree 7.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.1
Male median age 34.4
Female median age 38.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
84.9°F
Avg Low
69.1°F
Annual Precip
13.9"
60° 68° 75° 83° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 818182848587888989878482
Low °F 656566686971737372726967
Precip" 1.361.791.950.630.970.270.290.620.671.301.772.29

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 31 — Good
92.3%
Good air days/yr
117
Max AQI recorded
187
PM2.5 days
174
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Makaha, HI?

Makaha has a cost index of 139 (100 = national average). It is 39% above the national average.

What is average rent in Makaha, HI?

The median gross rent in Makaha is $1,871 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Makaha?

The median home value in Makaha is $416,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Makaha?

The median household income in Makaha is $63,291 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Makaha, HI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Makaha is 4.4%. The Hawaii state income tax top rate is 11.0%.

Is Makaha, HI affordable?

Makaha is above average in cost of living, with an index of 139 — about 39% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Makaha?

Makaha has average high temperatures of 84.9°F and average lows of 69.1°F. Annual precipitation is 13.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Makaha at a Glance

Population
9,898
Median Income
$63,291
Home Value
$416,100
Median Rent
$1,871/mo
Unemployment
9.9%
Avg High Temp
84.9°F
Sales Tax
4.4%
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