Wailuku, Hawaii vs. Makawao, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Makawao, Hawaii is 9.8% more expensive than Wailuku, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $54,902 in Makawao, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Wailuku, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Makawao, Hawaii is more expensive than Wailuku, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Makawao
than in Wailuku, Hawaii
Wailuku, HI vs. Makawao, HI
Compared to Wailuku, Makawao is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher