Paia, HI vs Waikoloa Village, HI

Waikoloa Village is moderately more affordable than Paia, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Paia scores 184 compared to 162 for Waikoloa Village, 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 Paia is $2,446/month compared to $2,259/month in Waikoloa Village — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waikoloa Village is more affordable at $674,100 median vs $881,100.

Median household income in Paia is $120,735 compared to $92,713 in Waikoloa Village (+30.2%). 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 Paia spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, less than the 29.2% in Waikoloa Village.