Kihei, HI vs Royal Kunia, HI

Kihei is moderately more affordable than Royal Kunia, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Kihei scores 170 compared to 192 for Royal Kunia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Royal Kunia 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 $2,806/month in Royal Kunia — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kihei has cheaper rent, Royal Kunia actually has lower median home values ($833,000 vs $871,600).

Median household income in Kihei is $87,568 compared to $133,579 in Royal Kunia (-34.4%). While Royal Kunia 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 25.2% in Royal Kunia.