Kaneohe, HI vs Kihei, HI

Kihei is moderately more affordable than Kaneohe, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Kaneohe scores 192 compared to 170 for Kihei, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kaneohe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kaneohe is $2,356/month compared to $2,021/month in Kihei — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kihei is more affordable at $871,600 median vs $990,100.

Median household income in Kaneohe is $124,632 compared to $87,568 in Kihei (+42.3%). While Kaneohe is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kaneohe spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, less than the 27.7% in Kihei.