Ewa Beach, HI vs Waikoloa Village, HI

Waikoloa Village is moderately more affordable than Ewa Beach, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Ewa Beach scores 174 compared to 162 for Waikoloa Village, 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 $2,259/month in Waikoloa Village — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waikoloa Village is more affordable at $674,100 median vs $698,200.

Median household income in Ewa Beach is $124,958 compared to $92,713 in Waikoloa Village (+34.8%). 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, less than the 29.2% in Waikoloa Village.