Pukalani, HI vs Wailuku, HI

Wailuku is moderately more affordable than Pukalani, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Pukalani scores 169 compared to 155 for Wailuku, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pukalani can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pukalani is $1,816/month compared to $1,747/month in Wailuku — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wailuku is more affordable at $781,700 median vs $926,100.

Median household income in Pukalani is $120,707 compared to $93,958 in Wailuku (+28.5%). While Pukalani is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pukalani spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Wailuku.