Kapolei, HI vs Wailuku, HI

Wailuku is moderately more affordable than Kapolei, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Kapolei scores 174 compared to 155 for Wailuku, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kapolei can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kapolei is $2,507/month compared to $1,747/month in Wailuku — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wailuku has cheaper rent, Kapolei actually has lower median home values ($720,600 vs $781,700).

Median household income in Kapolei is $129,260 compared to $93,958 in Wailuku (+37.6%). While Kapolei is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kapolei spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 22.3% in Wailuku.