Kaneohe, HI vs Mililani Town, HI

Mililani Town is moderately more affordable than Kaneohe, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Kaneohe scores 192 compared to 181 for Mililani Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kaneohe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kaneohe is $2,356/month compared to $2,303/month in Mililani Town — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mililani Town is more affordable at $884,800 median vs $990,100.

Median household income in Kaneohe is $124,632 compared to $124,123 in Mililani Town (+0.4%). Kaneohe does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Kaneohe spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 22.3% in Mililani Town.