Koloa, HI vs Napili-Honokowai, HI

Koloa is moderately more affordable than Napili-Honokowai, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Koloa scores 156 compared to 165 for Napili-Honokowai, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Napili-Honokowai can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Koloa is $1,505/month compared to $2,116/month in Napili-Honokowai — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Koloa has cheaper rent, Napili-Honokowai actually has lower median home values ($775,500 vs $873,900).

Median household income in Koloa is $76,316 compared to $102,337 in Napili-Honokowai (-25.4%). While Napili-Honokowai is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Koloa spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in Napili-Honokowai.