Poipu, HI vs Waikapu, HI

Waikapu is moderately more affordable than Poipu, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Poipu scores 207 compared to 188 for Waikapu, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Poipu can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Poipu is $2,554/month compared to $2,696/month in Waikapu — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Poipu has cheaper rent, Waikapu actually has lower median home values ($837,700 vs $1,115,300).

Median household income in Poipu is $138,864 compared to $121,618 in Waikapu (+14.2%). While Poipu is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Poipu spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, less than the 26.6% in Waikapu.