Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI vs Koloa, HI

Koloa is moderately more affordable than Kahaluu-Keauhou, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Kahaluu-Keauhou scores 167 compared to 156 for Koloa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kahaluu-Keauhou can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kahaluu-Keauhou is $2,005/month compared to $1,505/month in Koloa — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Koloa has cheaper rent, Kahaluu-Keauhou actually has lower median home values ($830,600 vs $873,900).

Median household income in Kahaluu-Keauhou is $93,594 compared to $76,316 in Koloa (+22.6%). While Kahaluu-Keauhou is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kahaluu-Keauhou spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, more than the 23.7% in Koloa.