salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 9.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $103,000 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Hawaii cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Hawaii. It is number 30 of 57 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kihei?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kihei
| Size | Kihei | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,042 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,842 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,305 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,440 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kihei overall?
Everyday prices in Hawaii overall are 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kihei, so the Hawaii figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kihei
Life in Kihei
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kihei?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,808 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $919,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $91,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kihei, HI?
Renting in Kihei costs a median of about $2,575 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Hawaii median is $2,544.
How much do I need to make to live in Kihei?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $103,000 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kihei cheap or expensive?
Kihei is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.6% of the typical household income of $94,662. It ranks 30th cheapest of 57 Hawaii cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kihei?
The median homeowner in Kihei pays $1,679 a year in property taxes, about 0.18% of the median home value.
Is Kihei more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Hawaii are 10% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Kihei?
The median home value in Kihei is $919,900, about 9.7 times the typical yearly household income.
21,567 people live in Kihei. Numbers are typical (middle) values.