Hawi, HI vs Kalaheo, HI

Hawi is moderately more affordable than Kalaheo, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Hawi scores 150 compared to 161 for Kalaheo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kalaheo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hawi is $1,898/month compared to $1,622/month in Kalaheo — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kalaheo has cheaper rent, Hawi actually has lower median home values ($662,500 vs $899,300).

Median household income in Hawi is $85,197 compared to $105,605 in Kalaheo (-19.3%). While Kalaheo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hawi spend roughly 26.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Kalaheo.