Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI vs Paia, HI

Kahaluu-Keauhou is moderately more affordable than Paia, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Kahaluu-Keauhou scores 167 compared to 184 for Paia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Paia 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 $2,446/month in Paia — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kahaluu-Keauhou is more affordable at $830,600 median vs $881,100.

Median household income in Kahaluu-Keauhou is $93,594 compared to $120,735 in Paia (-22.5%). While Paia 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 24.3% in Paia.