Kapaa, HI vs Waikapu, HI

Kapaa is moderately more affordable than Waikapu, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Kapaa scores 166 compared to 188 for Waikapu, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waikapu can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kapaa is $1,997/month compared to $2,696/month in Waikapu — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kapaa is more affordable at $821,500 median vs $837,700.

Median household income in Kapaa is $89,440 compared to $121,618 in Waikapu (-26.5%). While Waikapu is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kapaa spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, more than the 26.6% in Waikapu.