Ewa Villages, HI vs Wailuku, HI

Ewa Villages is moderately more affordable than Wailuku, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Ewa Villages scores 142 compared to 155 for Wailuku, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wailuku can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ewa Villages is $1,175/month compared to $1,747/month in Wailuku — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ewa Villages has cheaper rent, Wailuku actually has lower median home values ($781,700 vs $819,400).

Median household income in Ewa Villages is $85,043 compared to $93,958 in Wailuku (-9.5%). While Wailuku 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 Villages spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Wailuku.