Cost of Living in Wailua Homesteads, HI

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83%
Overall NAT. AVG.
24%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
224%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Wailua Homesteads Hawaii National
Cost of living183163100
Groceries124126100
Health care116119100
Housing324252100
Transportation117121100
Utilities131131100
Lifestyle & Entertainment126127100
Household Items112115100
Education & Childcare132132100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Wailua Homesteads is 12% higher than the Hawaii average
  • The cost of living in Wailua Homesteads is 83% higher than the national average
  • Wailua Homesteads housing is 224% higher than the national average
  • Hawaii general sales tax is 22% lower than the national average
  • Hawaii state income tax is 46% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$177,567$14,797$4,143$5,328
      Renters$99,304$8,275$2,317$2,979
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Wailua Homesteads is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Wailua Homesteads has a median income of about $177,567 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $4,143 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $99,304. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $2,317 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      Hawaii Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Hawaii 4% 4.712%

      Hawaii Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Hawaii 1.4% 11%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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