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Lahaina, HI vs Waipahu, HI

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Are people in Waipahu older or younger than people in Lahaina?
- The Median Age in Waipahu is 0.1 years older than in Lahaina.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waipahu or Lahaina?
- Waipahu housing costs are 19.5% less expensive than Lahaina housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waipahu or Lahaina?
- The average commute for residents of Waipahu is 19.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lahaina.

Things to do in Lahaina?
Lahaina, HI is an unincorporated town situated on the island of Maui with a population of 11000 people. With its long history as the former capital of Hawai'i’s monarchy period, Lahaina is known for its famous Front Street which features numerous shops and restaurants visited by travelers from around the world every year. Other attractions include the Ka'anapali Beach Resort offering miles of sandy beaches along its shoreline or experiencing Hawaiian culture at Lahaina Harbor located nearby.

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

 Lahaina, HIWaipahu, HIUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,927329,725,481
 Median Income$80,035  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,080,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.06  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lahaina    5 Reviews

I’ve lived in Lahaina for 11 years, and have truly enjoyed the weather, culture and natural beauty. The weather is great, though the summers are long, hot and dry. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

Lahaina is nice but very hot in the summer and very  More

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Over 17 years ago

Excellent weather and  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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