Kahuku, HI vs Makawao, HI

Kahuku is moderately more affordable than Makawao, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Kahuku scores 143 compared to 156 for Makawao, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Makawao can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kahuku is $1,366/month compared to $1,699/month in Makawao — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kahuku is more affordable at $769,100 median vs $819,600.

Median household income in Kahuku is $73,214 compared to $96,116 in Makawao (-23.8%). While Makawao is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kahuku spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Makawao.