What is the cost of living in Halawa, HI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Halawa has an overall cost of living index of 198, which is 2.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Hawaii, Halawa has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Hawaii's index of 163.
The standard of living in Halawa ranks as #43 most affordable out of the 52 places we measured in Hawaii. By definition, that implies Halawa ranks as the #9 most expensive place in the Aloha State.
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Halawa Cost Of Living Vs. Hawaii
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Halawa. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Halawa is 126.
The Groceries index in Halawa is 121.
The Health index in Halawa is 369.
The Housing index in Halawa is 121.
The Transportation index in Halawa is 125.
The Utilities index in Halawa is 128.
| Living Expense | Halawa | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 126 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 121 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 369 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 125 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 128 | 128 | 100 |
Halawa Cost Of Living Compared To Hawaii Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Halawa, 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 Halawa is $1,044,211.
The Median Rent in Halawa is $1,739.
The Median Income in Halawa is $110,400.
The Home Value To Income in Halawa is 9.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Halawa is 0.19x.
Halawa, HI Costs By Category
Detailed Halawa Services costs vs. Hawaii
Detailed Halawa Groceries costs vs. Hawaii
Detailed Halawa Health costs vs. Hawaii
Detailed Halawa Transportation costs vs. Hawaii
Halawa SnackAbility
Cost Of Living In Cities Around Halawa
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Halawa. 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 Halawa.
Waipahu, HI has a cost of living index of 173, 0.9x Halawa.
Kaneohe, HI has a cost of living index of 201, 1.0x Halawa.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Halawa |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Honolulu, HI | 51,360 | 224 | 1.1x |
| Waipahu, HI | 40,482 | 173 | 0.9x |
| Kaneohe, HI | 37,355 | 201 | 1.0x |
| Kapolei, HI | 22,232 | 175 | 0.9x |
| Mililani Mauka, HI | 21,278 | 192 | 1.0x |
| Ocean Pointe, HI | 17,085 | 191 | 1.0x |
| Royal Kunia, HI | 13,555 | 181 | 0.9x |
| Waimalu, HI | 13,061 | 154 | 0.8x |
| Waipio, HI | 10,870 | 169 | 0.9x |
| Hickam Housing, HI | 9,425 | 188 | 0.9x |
