Zip 96791 (Waialua, HI) Cost of Living


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Waialua cost of living score
171.5
More expensive
71.5% higher
than the US average
3.5% higher
than the Hawaii average
Waialua (zip 96791), 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.

Zip 96791 (Waialua, HI)

Housing costs in Waialua?
A typical home costs $970,600, which is 187.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.3% more expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waialua costs $2,510 per month, which is 17.8% more than the national average of $2,130 and 10.4% more than the state average of $2,250.

Can I afford Waialua?
To live comfortably in Waialua (zip 96791), Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $186,120 for a family, and $76,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waialua?
The cost of living in 96791 Waialua, HI is relatively high compared to other parts of the United States. The median home price in this area is $549,000 which is significantly higher than the national average of $200,000. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages around $1,500 and groceries are also about 10 percent higher than the U.S. average. Gas prices are typically very close to what you would pay across the nation as well. While costs may be higher in this area, residents benefit from no state income tax and there are many recreational activities that help offset any additional costs associated with living here.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWaialuaHawaiiUnited States
  171.5165.7100.0
  139.9150.7100
  101.7100.8100.0
  286.2250.9100.0
  $970,600$800,200$338,100
  176.9%185.8%100.0%
  138.3122.9100.0
  120.0109.9100.0

   100=National Average

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