Kahuku, HI vs Waikoloa Village, HI

Kahuku is moderately more affordable than Waikoloa Village, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Kahuku scores 143 compared to 162 for Waikoloa Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waikoloa Village 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 $2,259/month in Waikoloa Village — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kahuku has cheaper rent, Waikoloa Village actually has lower median home values ($674,100 vs $769,100).

Median household income in Kahuku is $73,214 compared to $92,713 in Waikoloa Village (-21%). While Waikoloa Village 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, less than the 29.2% in Waikoloa Village.