Cost Of Living in Hickam Housing, HI

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89%

Overall NAT. AVG.

27%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

242%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	Hickam Housing	Hawaii	National
Cost of living	189	163	100
Groceries	127	126	100
Health care	120	119	100
Housing	342	252	100
Transportation	120	121	100
Utilities	126	131	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	127	127	100
Household Items	116	115	100
Education & Childcare	131	132	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Hickam Housing is 16% higher than the Hawaii average
The cost of living in Hickam Housing is 89% higher than the national average
Hickam Housing housing is 242% higher than the national average
Hawaii general sales tax is 22% lower than the national average
Hawaii state income tax is 46% lower than the national average

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$0	$0	$0	$0
Renters	$122,030	$10,169	$2,847	$3,661

The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Hickam Housing, HI, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Hickam Housing, homeowners have a median income of $0. Using that number, a maximum of $0 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $122,030, which means there is a maximum of $2,847 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

Hawaii Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
Hawaii	4%	4.712%

Hawaii Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
Hawaii	1.4%	11%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Waianae, HI	13,612	141	40.9%
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Waimalu, HI	14,084	155	55.3%
Hickam Housing, HI	9,696	189	89.3%

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