Kihei, HI vs Pearl City, HI

Kihei is moderately more affordable than Pearl City, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Kihei scores 170 compared to 181 for Pearl City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pearl City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kihei is $2,021/month compared to $2,338/month in Pearl City — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kihei is more affordable at $871,600 median vs $872,200.

Median household income in Kihei is $87,568 compared to $114,682 in Pearl City (-23.6%). While Pearl City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kihei spend roughly 27.7% of their income on rent, more than the 24.5% in Pearl City.