Cost of Living in Mililani Town, HI

Population 27,495 · Hawaii · Data vintage 2023

244
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Mililani Town sits 190% above the national median — $885,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $124,123 (66% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Mililani Town sits roughly 14 miles northwest of Urban Honolulu — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Urban Honolulu's $834,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 290
Rent 175

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

About the Cost of Living in Mililani Town

The median home value in Mililani Town is $884,800 — 190% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,303/month, 75% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $124,123/year is 66% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, 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 Town has a cost of living index of 244 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 144% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$884,800
190% above avg
Median Rent
$2,303/mo
75% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
32.0x
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 82.5%
Renter-occupied 17.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,303
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,917/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
33.3 min
23% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.7%
Carpooled
9.8%
Public transit
1.9%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
7.0%

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
$124,123
66% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,530
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
35% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.6%
Graduate degree 13.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.8
Male median age 44.4
Female median age 47.1

💨 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 Town, HI?

Mililani Town has a cost index of 244 (100 = national average). It is 144% above the national average.

What is average rent in Mililani Town, HI?

The median gross rent in Mililani Town is $2,303 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mililani Town?

The median home value in Mililani Town is $884,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Mililani Town?

The median household income in Mililani Town is $124,123 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mililani Town, HI?

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

Is Mililani Town, HI affordable?

Mililani Town is above average in cost of living, with an index of 244 — about 144% higher than the national average.

Mililani Town at a Glance

Population
27,495
Median Income
$124,123
Home Value
$884,800
Median Rent
$2,303/mo
Unemployment
3.1%
Sales Tax
4.4%
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