Cost of Living in Waimanalo Beach, HI

With a cost of living index of 136, Waimanalo Beach, HI is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 36% more expensive than the national average and 21% below the Hawaii state average of 157. Waimanalo Beach is a small community of 4,587 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Waimanalo Beach's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,000 (24% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $816,500 (168% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 6.8x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Waimanalo Beach is $120,769, which is 61% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 10% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Urban Honolulu, 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.