Kapaau, HI vs Waipio Acres, HI

Kapaau is moderately more affordable than Waipio Acres, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Kapaau scores 131 compared to 148 for Waipio Acres, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waipio Acres 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 $1,958/month in Waipio Acres — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kapaau is more affordable at $577,600 median vs $602,600.

Median household income in Kapaau is $74,583 compared to $95,781 in Waipio Acres (-22.1%). While Waipio Acres 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, less than the 24.5% in Waipio Acres.