Kilauea, HI vs Wailua Homesteads, HI

Kilauea is moderately more affordable than Wailua Homesteads, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Kilauea scores 165 compared to 174 for Wailua Homesteads, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wailua Homesteads can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kilauea is $1,453/month compared to $2,052/month in Wailua Homesteads — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kilauea has cheaper rent, Wailua Homesteads actually has lower median home values ($898,300 vs $1,011,000).

Median household income in Kilauea is $86,382 compared to $94,900 in Wailua Homesteads (-9%). While Wailua Homesteads is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kilauea spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.9% in Wailua Homesteads.