What is the cost of living in Aiea, HI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Aiea has an overall cost of living index of 207, which is 2.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Hawaii, Aiea has a cost of living index that's 1.3x higher than Hawaii's index of 163.
The standard of living in Aiea ranks as #46 most affordable out of the 52 places we measured in Hawaii. By definition, that implies Aiea ranks as the #6 most expensive place in the Aloha State.
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Aiea Cost Of Living Vs. Hawaii
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Aiea. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Aiea is 127.
The Groceries index in Aiea is 120.
The Health index in Aiea is 404.
The Housing index in Aiea is 118.
The Transportation index in Aiea is 127.
The Utilities index in Aiea is 128.
| Living Expense | Aiea | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 127 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 120 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 404 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 127 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 128 | 128 | 100 |
Aiea Cost Of Living Compared To Hawaii Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Aiea, HI Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Hawaii, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Aiea is $838,395.
The Median Rent in Aiea is $2,844.
The Median Income in Aiea is $140,308.
The Home Value To Income in Aiea is 6.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Aiea is 0.24x.
Aiea, HI Costs By Category
Detailed Aiea Services costs vs. Hawaii
Detailed Aiea Groceries costs vs. Hawaii
Detailed Aiea Health costs vs. Hawaii
Detailed Aiea Transportation costs vs. Hawaii
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Aiea
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Aiea. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
East Honolulu, HI has a cost of living index of 224, 1.1x Aiea.
Waipahu, HI has a cost of living index of 173, 0.8x Aiea.
Kaneohe, HI has a cost of living index of 201, 1.0x Aiea.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Aiea |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Honolulu, HI | 51,360 | 224 | 1.1x |
| Waipahu, HI | 40,482 | 173 | 0.8x |
| Kaneohe, HI | 37,355 | 201 | 1.0x |
| Kapolei, HI | 22,232 | 175 | 0.8x |
| Mililani Mauka, HI | 21,278 | 192 | 0.9x |
| Makakilo, HI | 20,735 | 181 | 0.9x |
| Ocean Pointe, HI | 17,085 | 191 | 0.9x |
| Halawa, HI | 14,385 | 198 | 1.0x |
| Royal Kunia, HI | 13,555 | 181 | 0.9x |
| Waimalu, HI | 13,061 | 154 | 0.7x |
