Most Affordable Cities in Hawaii

The cheapest cities to live in Hawaii ranked by median rent, home values, and more.

# City Median Rent Median Income Home Value Population
1 Hilo, HI $1,347 $78,713 $455,100 48,223
2 Kahului, HI $1,473 $92,062 $833,200 27,068
3 Waipahu, HI $1,585 $98,633 $835,400 39,871
4 Urban Honolulu, HI $1,783 $85,428 $834,100 346,323
5 Mililani Town, HI $2,303 $124,123 $884,800 27,495
6 Pearl City, HI $2,338 $114,682 $872,200 45,079
7 Kaneohe, HI $2,356 $124,632 $990,100 35,945
8 Ewa Gentry, HI $2,517 $131,755 $768,200 26,738
9 Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), HI $3,068 $146,615 $1,239,000 39,762
10 East Honolulu, HI $3,249 $158,398 $1,172,300 50,961

Key Takeaways

  • Hilo, HI ranks #1 with a median rent of $1,347.
  • The top 5 cities are: Hilo, HI; Kahului, HI; Waipahu, HI; Urban Honolulu, HI; Mililani Town, HI.
  • Median household income in the #1 city is $78,713, with a population of 48,223.

Methodology

Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.

Read our full methodologyVerify at data.census.gov