Cost of Living in Mililani Mauka, HI

Population 21,967 · Hawaii · Data vintage 2023

250
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Mililani Mauka run well above the national baseline, with a median of $902,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $139,564 place the city among the better-paid Hawaii metros. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.2% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Mililani Mauka sits roughly 14 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 8% higher than Urban Honolulu's $834,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 296
Rent 182

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

About the Cost of Living in Mililani Mauka

The median home value in Mililani Mauka is $901,800 — 196% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,389/month, 82% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $139,564/year is 87% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.2%, 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, Mililani Mauka has a cost of living index of 250 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 150% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$901,800
196% above avg
Median Rent
$2,389/mo
82% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
31.5x
Favors renting
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 76.8%
Renter-occupied 23.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,389
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,003/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
32.4 min
20% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.4%
Carpooled
11.7%
Public transit
1.3%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
9.4%

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
$139,564
87% above avg
Per Capita Income
$54,330
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
54% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Labor Force Participation
72.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.8%
Graduate degree 16.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.1
Male median age 36.5
Female median age 39.4

💨 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 Mililani Mauka, HI?

Mililani Mauka has a cost index of 250 (100 = national average). It is 150% above the national average.

What is average rent in Mililani Mauka, HI?

The median gross rent in Mililani Mauka is $2,389 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mililani Mauka?

The median home value in Mililani Mauka is $901,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Mililani Mauka?

The median household income in Mililani Mauka is $139,564 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mililani Mauka, HI?

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

Is Mililani Mauka, HI affordable?

Mililani Mauka is above average in cost of living, with an index of 250 — about 150% higher than the national average.

Mililani Mauka at a Glance

Population
21,967
Median Income
$139,564
Home Value
$901,800
Median Rent
$2,389/mo
Unemployment
2.2%
Sales Tax
4.4%
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