Wahiawa, HI vs Waipio, HI

Wahiawa is moderately more affordable than Waipio, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Wahiawa scores 142 compared to 165 for Waipio, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waipio 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 $2,248/month in Waipio — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wahiawa has cheaper rent, Waipio actually has lower median home values ($709,500 vs $716,800).

Median household income in Wahiawa is $86,883 compared to $106,164 in Waipio (-18.2%). While Waipio 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, less than the 25.4% in Waipio.