Ewa Beach, HI vs Makawao, HI

Makawao is moderately more affordable than Ewa Beach, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Ewa Beach scores 174 compared to 156 for Makawao, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ewa Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ewa Beach is $2,554/month compared to $1,699/month in Makawao — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Makawao has cheaper rent, Ewa Beach actually has lower median home values ($698,200 vs $819,600).

Median household income in Ewa Beach is $124,958 compared to $96,116 in Makawao (+30%). While Ewa Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ewa Beach spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Makawao.