Wahiawa, HI Cost of Living


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Wahiawa cost of living score
171.5
More expensive
71.5% higher
than the US average
3.5% higher
than the Hawaii average
Wahiawa, Hawaii gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 171.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 71.5% higher than the U.S. average and 3.5% lower than the average for Hawaii.

Wahiawa, HI

Housing costs in Wahiawa?
A typical home costs $798,000, which is 136.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.3% less expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wahiawa costs $2,600 per month, which is 81.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.1% more than the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Wahiawa?
To live comfortably in Wahiawa, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $153,000 for a family, and $79,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wahiawa?
The cost of living in Wahiawa, HI is relatively low compared to other parts of the state. Despite its proximity to Honolulu, rent and home prices in Wahiawa remain significantly lower than the rest of Oahu. Even with the current rise in housing costs, food and utilities are still much less expensive than Honolulu. In addition to lower housing costs, the cost of transportation for commuting to Honolulu for work is also quite low due to a free shuttle service provided by the city government. All these factors make Wahiawa an attractive place to live for anyone looking for a more affordable lifestyle without having to sacrifice too much on quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWahiawaHawaiiUnited States
  171.5165.7100.0
  138.3150.7100
  101.7100.8100.0
  256.3250.9100.0
  $798,000$800,200$338,100
  173.4%185.8%100.0%
  137.8122.9100.0
  124.5109.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Hi, I lived in Wahiawa for almost 4 years. Wahiawa is a really dirty, rundown, ghetto area. The homeless literally line the streets everywhere you go. There's high crime  More

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Over 17 years ago

Wahiawa is a slow old-timey town in Hawaii, and is fairly close to the North Shore (where surfing is pretty great). Although crime has risen over the years in this small  More

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