Kihei, HI vs Waikele, HI

Kihei is moderately more affordable than Waikele, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Kihei scores 170 compared to 179 for Waikele, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waikele 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 $2,739/month in Waikele — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kihei has cheaper rent, Waikele actually has lower median home values ($696,400 vs $871,600).

Median household income in Kihei is $87,568 compared to $111,971 in Waikele (-21.8%). While Waikele 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, less than the 29.4% in Waikele.