Waikele, HI Cost of Living


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

Waikele, HI

Housing costs in Waikele?
A typical home costs $653,800, which is 93.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.3% less expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waikele costs $2,100 per month, which is 46.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Waikele?
To live comfortably in Waikele, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $125,280 for a family, and $64,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waikele?
Waikele, HI boasts a fairly reasonable cost of living compared to other cities in Hawaii and the U.S. as a whole. The median home value is $687,000, which is about 20% higher than the state average. However, due to the strong job market and high wages it offsets the higher costs of housing in Waikele. The cost of groceries is slightly lower than the U.S. average, while the cost of utilities and transportation are on par with most other locations in Hawaii and across the country. All these factors make Waikele an attractive option for anyone wanting to relocate to Hawaii without having to break the bank for their new home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWaikeleHawaiiUnited States
  171.5165.7100.0
  138.8150.7100
  101.7100.8100.0
  202.2250.9100.0
  $653,800$800,200$338,100
  176.0%185.8%100.0%
  137.5122.9100.0
  124.3109.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

Waikele is an awesome place to live, perfect weather year-round, safe !! "people jog day and night" excellent Shopping area, friendly people and very  More

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