Wahiawa, HI vs Waipahu, HI

Wahiawa is moderately more affordable than Waipahu, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Wahiawa scores 142 compared to 156 for Waipahu, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waipahu 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 $1,585/month in Waipahu — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wahiawa is more affordable at $716,800 median vs $835,400.

Median household income in Wahiawa is $86,883 compared to $98,633 in Waipahu (-11.9%). While Waipahu is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Wahiawa spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Waipahu.