Kapaau, HI vs Waimanalo, HI

Kapaau is moderately more affordable than Waimanalo, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Kapaau scores 131 compared to 152 for Waimanalo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waimanalo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kapaau is $1,497/month compared to $1,786/month in Waimanalo — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kapaau is more affordable at $577,600 median vs $711,800.

Median household income in Kapaau is $74,583 compared to $114,896 in Waimanalo (-35.1%). While Waimanalo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kapaau spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Waimanalo.