Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI vs Wailuku, HI

Wailuku is moderately more affordable than Kahaluu-Keauhou, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Kahaluu-Keauhou scores 167 compared to 155 for Wailuku, 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 $1,747/month in Wailuku — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wailuku is more affordable at $781,700 median vs $830,600.

Median household income in Kahaluu-Keauhou is $93,594 compared to $93,958 in Wailuku (-0.4%). Wailuku offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Kahaluu-Keauhou spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, more than the 22.3% in Wailuku.