Cost of Living in Waikoloa Village, HI
Population 7,028 · Hawaii · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in Waikoloa Village run well above the national baseline, with a median of $674,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $92,713 place the city among the better-paid Hawaii metros. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 10.2% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.
Geographically, Waikoloa Village lies roughly 165 miles southeast of the nearest major metro, Urban Honolulu. Median home values run roughly 19% lower than Urban Honolulu's $834,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Waikoloa Village
The median home value in Waikoloa Village is $674,100 — 121% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,259/month, 72% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $92,713/year is 24% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Hawaii's top state income tax rate is 11.0% and the combined sales tax is 4.4%. Overall, Waikoloa Village has a cost of living index of 201 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 101% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Waikoloa Village, HI?
Waikoloa Village has a cost index of 201 (100 = national average). It is 101% above the national average.
What is average rent in Waikoloa Village, HI?
The median gross rent in Waikoloa Village is $2,259 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Waikoloa Village?
The median home value in Waikoloa Village is $674,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Waikoloa Village?
The median household income in Waikoloa Village is $92,713 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Waikoloa Village, HI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Waikoloa Village is 4.4%. The Hawaii state income tax top rate is 11.0%.
Is Waikoloa Village, HI affordable?
Waikoloa Village is above average in cost of living, with an index of 201 — about 101% higher than the national average.
Waikoloa Village at a Glance
- Population
- 7,028
- Median Income
- $92,713
- Home Value
- $674,100
- Median Rent
- $2,259/mo
- Unemployment
- 10.2%
- Sales Tax
- 4.4%
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