Koloa, HI vs Punaluu, HI

Koloa is moderately more affordable than Punaluu, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Koloa scores 156 compared to 169 for Punaluu, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Punaluu 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 $2,030/month in Punaluu — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Koloa has cheaper rent, Punaluu actually has lower median home values ($828,700 vs $873,900).

Median household income in Koloa is $76,316 compared to $88,611 in Punaluu (-13.9%). While Punaluu 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 27.5% in Punaluu.