Keokea, HI vs Waikele, HI

Keokea is moderately more affordable than Waikele, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Keokea scores 157 compared to 179 for Waikele, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waikele can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Keokea is $1,918/month compared to $2,739/month in Waikele — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Keokea has cheaper rent, Waikele actually has lower median home values ($696,400 vs $749,100).

Median household income in Keokea is $119,464 compared to $111,971 in Waikele (+6.7%). Keokea offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Keokea spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 29.4% in Waikele.