Maunaloa, HI vs Naalehu, HI

Maunaloa is moderately more affordable than Naalehu, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Maunaloa scores 93 compared to 103 for Naalehu, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Naalehu can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maunaloa is $839/month compared to $1,551/month in Naalehu — a 46% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maunaloa has cheaper rent, Naalehu actually has lower median home values ($215,600 vs $365,800).

Median household income in Maunaloa is $55,455 compared to $70,469 in Naalehu (-21.3%). While Naalehu is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maunaloa spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 26.4% in Naalehu.