Aiea, HI Cost of Living


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Aiea cost of living score
171.5
More expensive
71.5% higher
than the US average
3.5% higher
than the Hawaii average
Aiea, Hawaii gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 171.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 71.5% higher than the U.S. average and 3.5% lower than the average for Hawaii.

Aiea, HI

Housing costs in Aiea?
A typical home costs $846,300, which is 150.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.8% more expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Aiea costs $2,410 per month, which is 68.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 11.6% more than the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Aiea?
To live comfortably in Aiea, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $162,000 for a family, and $73,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Aiea?
Aiea, HI is a great place to live with great amenities and an overall pleasant atmosphere. The cost of living in Aiea is higher than the national average, but this is slightly offset by lower taxes. Housing prices are high in Aiea, but there are still affordable options to be found. Groceries and health care costs tend to be lower than the national average, while transportation costs tend to be a bit higher. Overall, Aiea is a great place to live with a reasonable cost of living that can be balanced out with the many amenities the city has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAieaHawaiiUnited States
  171.5165.7100.0
  139.3150.7100
  101.7100.8100.0
  265.3250.9100.0
  $846,300$800,200$338,100
  176.0%185.8%100.0%
  128.7122.9100.0
  124.2109.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

A million things to do and all within driving distance, with a bit of traffic you can get to anywhere in about 2 hours during high traffic days and 30 min during non  More

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Over 12 years ago

I was born and raised in Hawai'i. Having traveled to and lived in many other large US cities, there is nothing quite like living in Hawai'i. Sure the cost of living is  More

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