Maili, HI vs Makakilo, HI

Maili is moderately more affordable than Makakilo, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Maili scores 165 compared to 174 for Makakilo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Makakilo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maili is $2,442/month compared to $2,202/month in Makakilo — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Makakilo has cheaper rent, Maili actually has lower median home values ($633,100 vs $827,900).

Median household income in Maili is $104,375 compared to $120,489 in Makakilo (-13.4%). While Makakilo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maili spend roughly 28.1% of their income on rent, more than the 21.9% in Makakilo.