Kahului, HI vs Makakilo, HI

Kahului is moderately more affordable than Makakilo, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Kahului scores 151 compared to 174 for Makakilo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Makakilo 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 $2,202/month in Makakilo — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kahului has cheaper rent, Makakilo actually has lower median home values ($827,900 vs $833,200).

Median household income in Kahului is $92,062 compared to $120,489 in Makakilo (-23.6%). While Makakilo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kahului spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Makakilo.