Net Worth Percentile in Waipahu
Your national net worth ranking uses Federal Reserve SCF data and is the same wherever you live. But Waipahu’s cost of living is 80% above the national average (COL index: 180), which changes what your net worth actually buys.
Purchasing power in Waipahu
Based on BLS 2023 Consumer Expenditure Survey ($131,341/yr in Waipahu).
Waipahu — key figures
Calculate your net worth rank
Total assets (home equity, investments, retirement, savings) minus total debts (mortgage, loans, credit cards). Negative values are fine.
Frequently asked questions
What net worth puts you in the top 10% in Waipahu?
Nationally, the top 10% of Americans ages 45-54 have a net worth of roughly $1.7M or more. In Waipahu, where cost of living is 80% above the national average (COL index: 180), that $1.7M covers approximately 12.9 years of living expenses compared to 23.3 years at the national average.
How does Waipahu's cost of living affect my net worth ranking?
Waipahu has a cost of living index of 180 (US average = 100). Your national percentile ranking uses Federal Reserve SCF data and is the same regardless of where you live. But your purchasing power differs: $1M in Waipahu covers 7.6 years of average living expenses, versus 13.7 years at the national average.
What is the median household income in Waipahu?
The median household income in Waipahu is $85,000 per year. The national median household income is approximately $74,580 (Census ACS 2023).
What is the median home price in Waipahu?
The median home sale price in Waipahu metro area is approximately $720,000 (2024). For a household with $500K in net worth, that represents 69% of the median home price.