Aiea, HI vs Kihei, HI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Kihei is 25% cheaper than Aiea. With a cost index of 170 vs 213, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Kihei to Aiea should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Aiea is $2,884/month compared to $2,021/month in Kihei — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kihei is more affordable at $871,600 median vs $1,053,000.

Median household income in Aiea is $135,286 compared to $87,568 in Kihei (+54.5%). While Aiea is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aiea spend roughly 25.6% of their income on rent, less than the 27.7% in Kihei.