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Cost of Living in Schofield Barracks, HI

Population 16,755 · Hawaii · Data vintage 2023

243
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Schofield Barracks sits on the smaller end of the Hawaii city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 8.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Schofield Barracks sits roughly 20 miles northwest of Urban Honolulu. Urban Honolulu's typical home runs $834,000 for context.

Cost Overview

Rent 243

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

About the Cost of Living in Schofield Barracks

Median rent runs $3,192/month, 143% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $74,695/year is equal to than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.6%, 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%. Overall, Schofield Barracks has a cost of living index of 243 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 143% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Rent
$3,192/mo
143% above avg
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 0.2%
Renter-occupied 99.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$3,192
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,806/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
12.3 min
54% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
57.4%
Carpooled
10.1%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
26.5%
Bicycle
0.6%
Work from home
2.9%

⚡ 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
$74,695
0% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,530
Unemployment Rate
8.6%
78% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Labor Force Participation
85.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.2%
Graduate degree 7.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 22.8
Male median age 22.9
Female median age 22.4

💨 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 Schofield Barracks, HI?

Schofield Barracks has a cost index of 243 (100 = national average). It is 143% above the national average.

What is average rent in Schofield Barracks, HI?

The median gross rent in Schofield Barracks is $3,192 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the median income in Schofield Barracks?

The median household income in Schofield Barracks is $74,695 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Schofield Barracks, HI?

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

Is Schofield Barracks, HI affordable?

Schofield Barracks is above average in cost of living, with an index of 243 — about 143% higher than the national average.

Schofield Barracks at a Glance

Population
16,755
Median Income
$74,695
Median Rent
$3,192/mo
Unemployment
8.6%
Sales Tax
4.4%
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