Hauula, HI vs Poipu, HI

Hauula is moderately more affordable than Poipu, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Hauula scores 184 compared to 207 for Poipu, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Poipu can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hauula is $2,308/month compared to $2,554/month in Poipu — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hauula is more affordable at $915,800 median vs $1,115,300.

Median household income in Hauula is $113,571 compared to $138,864 in Poipu (-18.2%). While Poipu is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hauula spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 22.1% in Poipu.