Napili-Honokowai, HI vs Wailuku, HI

Wailuku is moderately more affordable than Napili-Honokowai, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Napili-Honokowai scores 165 compared to 155 for Wailuku, 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 Napili-Honokowai is $2,116/month compared to $1,747/month in Wailuku — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wailuku has cheaper rent, Napili-Honokowai actually has lower median home values ($775,500 vs $781,700).

Median household income in Napili-Honokowai is $102,337 compared to $93,958 in Wailuku (+8.9%). 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 Napili-Honokowai spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 22.3% in Wailuku.