Kahului, HI vs Kihei, HI

Kahului is moderately more affordable than Kihei, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Kahului scores 151 compared to 170 for Kihei, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kihei can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kahului is $1,473/month compared to $2,021/month in Kihei — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kahului is more affordable at $833,200 median vs $871,600.

Median household income in Kahului is $92,062 compared to $87,568 in Kihei (+5.1%). Kahului offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Kahului spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 27.7% in Kihei.