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Kapolei, HI vs Waipahu, HI

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Are people in Waipahu older or younger than people in Kapolei?
- The Median Age in Waipahu is 5.6 years older than in Kapolei.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waipahu or Kapolei?
- Waipahu housing costs are 0.4% more expensive than Kapolei housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waipahu or Kapolei?
- The average commute for residents of Waipahu is 2.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kapolei.

Things to do in Kapolei?
Kapolei is a city located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. It has a population of over 38,000 and is the second-largest city in the state after Honolulu. Its name translates to “place of intoxication” or “place of rejoicing” and it's often referred to as Oahu's “second city.” Kapolei features urban development communities like the Ko Olina Resort & Marina as well as industrial centers along with beaches, golf courses, shopping centers and restaurants for its residents to enjoy.

Things to do in Waipahu?
Waipahu, Hawaii is located in Honolulu county providing its citizens access to top rated schools such as Waipahu High School while also having shopping options near Waikele Premium Outlets as well as multiple food spots including McDonald's

 Kapolei, HIWaipahu, HIUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,927329,725,481
 Median Income$116,128  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$865,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time38.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kapolei    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Kapolei is located on the dry side of the Hawaiian island of Oahu. It is the dry/sunny side of the island with very little rainfall. Kapolei has had an average  More

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Reviews for Waipahu    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Very nice area to live  More

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Over 19 years ago

Have lived in Waipahu for 17 years. We have a lot of property theft which I don't think is reflected in the crime rate category. Compared to NJ where I grew up,  More

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