Wailua, HI Cost of Living


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Wailua cost of living score
154.6
More expensive
54.6% higher
than the US average
6.7% lower
than the Hawaii average
Wailua, Hawaii gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.6% higher than the U.S. average and 6.7% higher than the average for Hawaii.

Wailua, HI

Housing costs in Wailua?
A typical home costs $654,100, which is 93.5% 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 Wailua costs $4,280 per month, which is 199.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 50.2% more than the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Wailua?
To live comfortably in Wailua, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $125,280 for a family, and $130,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wailua?
The cost of living in Wailua, HI is relatively high due to it being an island paradise. The average home price is around $600,000 and rental costs can range from around $1,500 to $3,000 a month depending on the size and location. Groceries and gas are also more expensive than the mainland US. However, the natural beauty of this small town combined with its relaxed pace of life makes it worth the investment for many people.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWailuaHawaiiUnited States
  154.6165.7100.0
  166.1150.7100
  99.3100.8100.0
  189.1250.9100.0
  $654,100$800,200$338,100
  199.4%185.8%100.0%
  85.7122.9100.0
  93.3109.9100.0

   100=National Average

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