Halawa, HI vs Waikoloa Village, HI

Waikoloa Village is moderately more affordable than Halawa, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Halawa scores 171 compared to 162 for Waikoloa Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Halawa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Halawa is $1,619/month compared to $2,259/month in Waikoloa Village — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Halawa has cheaper rent, Waikoloa Village actually has lower median home values ($674,100 vs $1,005,400).

Median household income in Halawa is $102,987 compared to $92,713 in Waikoloa Village (+11.1%). While Halawa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Halawa spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, less than the 29.2% in Waikoloa Village.