Waimalu, HI Cost of Living


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Waimalu cost of living score
171.5
More expensive
71.5% higher
than the US average
3.5% higher
than the Hawaii average
Waimalu, 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.

Waimalu, HI

Housing costs in Waimalu?
A typical home costs $521,700, which is 54.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.8% less expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waimalu costs $2,410 per month, which is 68.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 11.6% more than the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Waimalu?
To live comfortably in Waimalu, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $100,080 for a family, and $73,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waimalu?
The cost of living in Waimalu, HI is relatively high. Groceries and health care costs are both higher than the national average. Housing prices are also higher than most other areas in Hawaii, due to its close proximity to the capital city, Honolulu. The median home value is around $625,000 and the median rent is around $1,750. With higher real estate prices come higher property taxes and insurance costs. Overall, living in Waimalu can be expensive but it is a great place to live with easy access into the hustle and bustle of Honolulu.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWaimaluHawaiiUnited States
  171.5165.7100.0
  139.3150.7100
  101.7100.8100.0
  258.7250.9100.0
  $521,700$800,200$338,100
  178.2%185.8%100.0%
  131.1122.9100.0
  124.6109.9100.0

   100=National Average

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