Waianae, HI vs Waimanalo Beach, HI

Waianae is moderately more affordable than Waimanalo Beach, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Waianae scores 119 compared to 136 for Waimanalo Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waimanalo Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Waianae is $1,307/month compared to $1,000/month in Waimanalo Beach — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waimanalo Beach has cheaper rent, Waianae actually has lower median home values ($487,200 vs $816,500).

Median household income in Waianae is $84,766 compared to $120,769 in Waimanalo Beach (-29.8%). While Waimanalo Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Waianae spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 9.9% in Waimanalo Beach.