Wahiawa, HI vs Waikoloa Village, HI

Wahiawa is moderately more affordable than Waikoloa Village, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Wahiawa scores 142 compared to 162 for Waikoloa Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waikoloa Village can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Wahiawa is $1,443/month compared to $2,259/month in Waikoloa Village — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wahiawa has cheaper rent, Waikoloa Village actually has lower median home values ($674,100 vs $716,800).

Median household income in Wahiawa is $86,883 compared to $92,713 in Waikoloa Village (-6.3%). Waikoloa Village does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Wahiawa spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 29.2% in Waikoloa Village.