Paia, HI vs Wailua Homesteads, HI

Wailua Homesteads is moderately more affordable than Paia, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Paia scores 184 compared to 174 for Wailua Homesteads, 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 $2,052/month in Wailua Homesteads — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wailua Homesteads has cheaper rent, Paia actually has lower median home values ($881,100 vs $898,300).

Median household income in Paia is $120,735 compared to $94,900 in Wailua Homesteads (+27.2%). 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 25.9% in Wailua Homesteads.