Wailuku, HI Cost of Living


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Wailuku cost of living score
160.2
More expensive
60.2% higher
than the US average
3.3% lower
than the Hawaii average
Wailuku, Hawaii gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 160.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 60.2% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% higher than the average for Hawaii.

Wailuku, HI

Housing costs in Wailuku?
A typical home costs $805,000, which is 138.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.6% more expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wailuku costs $1,760 per month, which is 23.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.0% cheaper than the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Wailuku?
To live comfortably in Wailuku, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $154,080 for a family, and $56,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wailuku?
The cost of living in Wailuku, HI is slightly higher than the national average. Housing costs are particularly high, with a median home price of $625,000. Prices for goods and services are also higher than the U.S. average. However, residents of Wailuku can take advantage of some of the state's lower taxes to offset the cost of living here. Additionally, Wailuku is a great place to live with its temperate climate and laid-back lifestyle making it a desirable destination for many people looking to escape high-priced cities on the mainland.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWailukuHawaiiUnited States
  160.2165.7100.0
  152.3150.7100
  100.1100.8100.0
  236.7250.9100.0
  $805,000$800,200$338,100
  186.2%185.8%100.0%
  89.3122.9100.0
  95.6109.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

You can't beat the weather here. If you like the 4 seasons the islands wouldn't be the place for you.   More

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Over 16 years ago

the tourist economy has fallen apart, major layoffs state wide. All major airlines getting close to pulling out of west coast market. Aloha and ATA both went out of  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wailuku is a beautiful place to live. The climate is wetter than the south side of Maui because we are next to the west Maui mountains. It will drizzle a little each  More

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