Napili-Honokowai, HI vs Paia, HI

Napili-Honokowai is moderately more affordable than Paia, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Napili-Honokowai scores 165 compared to 184 for Paia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Paia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Napili-Honokowai is $2,116/month compared to $2,446/month in Paia — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Napili-Honokowai is more affordable at $775,500 median vs $881,100.

Median household income in Napili-Honokowai is $102,337 compared to $120,735 in Paia (-15.2%). While Paia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Napili-Honokowai spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 24.3% in Paia.