Wailua Homesteads, HI vs Wailuku, HI

Wailuku is moderately more affordable than Wailua Homesteads, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Wailua Homesteads scores 174 compared to 155 for Wailuku, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wailua Homesteads can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Wailua Homesteads is $2,052/month compared to $1,747/month in Wailuku — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wailuku is more affordable at $781,700 median vs $898,300.

Median household income in Wailua Homesteads is $94,900 compared to $93,958 in Wailuku (+1%). Wailua Homesteads 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 Wailua Homesteads spend roughly 25.9% of their income on rent, more than the 22.3% in Wailuku.