Cost of Living in Whitmore Village, HI

Population 3,821 · Hawaii · Data vintage 2023

208
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Whitmore Village sits 154% above the national median — $776,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $102,155 (37% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Geographically, Whitmore Village sits roughly 15 miles northwest of Urban Honolulu. Housing prices track closely with Urban Honolulu's $834,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 254
Rent 138

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

About the Cost of Living in Whitmore Village

The median home value in Whitmore Village is $776,200 — 154% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,813/month, 38% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $102,155/year is 37% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, 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, Whitmore Village has a cost of living index of 208 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 108% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$776,200
154% above avg
Median Rent
$1,813/mo
38% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
35.7x
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 75.0%
Renter-occupied 25.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,813
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,427/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
32.9 min
22% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.5%
Carpooled
19.0%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
2.6%

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
$102,155
37% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,728
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
17% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.8%
Graduate degree 1.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.3
Male median age 46.8
Female median age 45.6

💨 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 Whitmore Village, HI?

Whitmore Village has a cost index of 208 (100 = national average). It is 108% above the national average.

What is average rent in Whitmore Village, HI?

The median gross rent in Whitmore Village is $1,813 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Whitmore Village?

The median home value in Whitmore Village is $776,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Whitmore Village?

The median household income in Whitmore Village is $102,155 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Whitmore Village, HI?

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

Is Whitmore Village, HI affordable?

Whitmore Village is above average in cost of living, with an index of 208 — about 108% higher than the national average.

Whitmore Village at a Glance

Population
3,821
Median Income
$102,155
Home Value
$776,200
Median Rent
$1,813/mo
Unemployment
4.0%
Sales Tax
4.4%
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