What is the cost of living in Kihei, HI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Kihei has an overall cost of living index of 177, which is 1.8x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Hawaii, Kihei has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Hawaii's index of 163.
The standard of living in Kihei ranks as #28 most affordable out of the 52 places we measured in Hawaii. By definition, that implies Kihei ranks as the #24 most expensive place in the Aloha State.
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Kihei Cost Of Living Vs. Hawaii
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Kihei. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Kihei is 126.
The Groceries index in Kihei is 118.
The Health index in Kihei is 294.
The Housing index in Kihei is 119.
The Transportation index in Kihei is 132.
The Utilities index in Kihei is 125.
| Living Expense | Kihei | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 126 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 118 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 294 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 119 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 132 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 125 | 128 | 100 |
Kihei Cost Of Living Compared To Hawaii Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Protect your home budget Compare home warranties in Kihei Get matched →Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
Kihei, HI Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Hawaii, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Kihei is $1,013,506.
The Median Rent in Kihei is $2,045.
The Median Income in Kihei is $87,772.
The Home Value To Income in Kihei is 11.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Kihei is 0.28x.
Kihei, HI Costs By Category
Detailed Kihei Services costs vs. Hawaii
Detailed Kihei Groceries costs vs. Hawaii
Detailed Kihei Health costs vs. Hawaii
Detailed Kihei Transportation costs vs. Hawaii
Kihei SnackAbility
Cost Of Living In Cities Around Kihei
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Kihei. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Kahului, HI has a cost of living index of 170, 1.0x Kihei.
Wailuku, HI has a cost of living index of 170, 1.0x Kihei.
Waihee-Waiehu, HI has a cost of living index of 165, 0.9x Kihei.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Kihei |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 28,288 | 170 | 1.0x |
| Wailuku, HI | 16,926 | 170 | 1.0x |
| Waihee-Waiehu, HI | 10,988 | 165 | 0.9x |
| Lahaina, HI | 10,162 | 189 | 1.1x |
| Haiku-Pauwela, HI | 9,178 | 203 | 1.1x |
| Pukalani, HI | 8,679 | 179 | 1.0x |
| Makawao, HI | 7,353 | 175 | 1.0x |
| Kula, HI | 6,791 | 228 | 1.3x |
| Wailea, HI | 6,352 | 236 | 1.3x |
