Cost of Living in Makakilo, HI
Population 20,372 · Hawaii · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Housing in Makakilo sits 171% above the national median — $828,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $120,489 (62% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.
Located 15 miles west of Urban Honolulu, Makakilo falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Urban Honolulu's $834,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Makakilo
The median home value in Makakilo is $827,900 — 171% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,202/month, 68% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $120,489/year is 62% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.3%, 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, Makakilo has a cost of living index of 230 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 130% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 81 | 81 | 82 | 84 | 85 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 87 | 84 | 82 |
| Low °F | 65 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 69 | 67 |
| Precip" | 1.36 | 1.79 | 1.95 | 0.63 | 0.97 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.62 | 0.67 | 1.30 | 1.77 | 2.29 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Makakilo, HI?
Makakilo has a cost index of 230 (100 = national average). It is 130% above the national average.
What is average rent in Makakilo, HI?
The median gross rent in Makakilo is $2,202 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Makakilo?
The median home value in Makakilo is $827,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Makakilo?
The median household income in Makakilo is $120,489 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Makakilo, HI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Makakilo is 4.4%. The Hawaii state income tax top rate is 11.0%.
Is Makakilo, HI affordable?
Makakilo is above average in cost of living, with an index of 230 — about 130% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Makakilo?
Makakilo 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.
Makakilo at a Glance
- Population
- 20,372
- Median Income
- $120,489
- Home Value
- $827,900
- Median Rent
- $2,202/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 84.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 4.4%
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