Cost of Living in Kualapuu, HI

With a cost of living index of 104, Kualapuu, HI is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 4% more expensive than the national average and 53% below the Hawaii state average of 157. Kualapuu is a small community of 2,357 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Kualapuu's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,500 (14% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $258,900 (15% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.9x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Kualapuu is $52,500, which is 30% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 34% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

Everyday prices in the Kahului-Wailuku, HI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.