Ewa Gentry, HI vs Waipahu, HI

Waipahu is moderately more affordable than Ewa Gentry, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Ewa Gentry scores 178 compared to 156 for Waipahu, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ewa Gentry can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ewa Gentry is $2,517/month compared to $1,585/month in Waipahu — a 59% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waipahu has cheaper rent, Ewa Gentry actually has lower median home values ($768,200 vs $835,400).

Median household income in Ewa Gentry is $131,755 compared to $98,633 in Waipahu (+33.6%). While Ewa Gentry 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 Gentry spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Waipahu.