Omao, HI vs Waikapu, HI

Omao is moderately more affordable than Waikapu, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Omao scores 172 compared to 188 for Waikapu, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waikapu can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Omao is $1,830/month compared to $2,696/month in Waikapu — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Omao has cheaper rent, Waikapu actually has lower median home values ($837,700 vs $946,400).

Median household income in Omao is $87,308 compared to $121,618 in Waikapu (-28.2%). While Waikapu is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Omao spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, less than the 26.6% in Waikapu.