Hawi, HI vs Waimanalo Beach, HI

Waimanalo Beach is moderately more affordable than Hawi, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Hawi scores 150 compared to 136 for Waimanalo Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hawi 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 $1,000/month in Waimanalo Beach — a 90% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waimanalo Beach has cheaper rent, Hawi actually has lower median home values ($662,500 vs $816,500).

Median household income in Hawi is $85,197 compared to $120,769 in Waimanalo Beach (-29.5%). Waimanalo Beach offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hawi spend roughly 26.7% of their income on rent, more than the 9.9% in Waimanalo Beach.