Honokaa, HI vs Naalehu, HI

Naalehu is moderately more affordable than Honokaa, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Honokaa scores 118 compared to 103 for Naalehu, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Honokaa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Honokaa is $1,145/month compared to $1,551/month in Naalehu — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Honokaa has cheaper rent, Naalehu actually has lower median home values ($215,600 vs $551,800).

Median household income in Honokaa is $85,556 compared to $70,469 in Naalehu (+21.4%). While Honokaa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Honokaa spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 26.4% in Naalehu.