Here's what it costs to live in East Honolulu, Hawaii, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $3,249 per month, while the typical home is valued around $1,172,300. Households earn a median of $158,398 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$158,398
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$3,249
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$1,172,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
11.00%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
4.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
50,961
Latest estimate
Median Age
49.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for East Honolulu?
The cost of living index for East Honolulu is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in East Honolulu?
The median gross rent in East Honolulu is $3,249 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in East Honolulu?
The median household income in East Honolulu is $158,398 per year.
What is the median home value in East Honolulu?
The median home value in East Honolulu is $1,172,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in East Honolulu?
Air quality data for East Honolulu is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in East Honolulu?
Hawaii has a top state income tax rate of 11.00% and a statewide sales tax of 4.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology