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Kihei is a small beach town located on the island of Maui in Hawaii. It is known for its beautiful beaches, relaxed atmosphere, and popular tourist attractions such as whale watching and snorkeling. Many people are drawn to Kihei for its tropical climate and laid-back lifestyle, making it a popular place to live for both locals and transplants.
Kihei is a hidden gem in Maui. It offers everything you could possibly want - beautiful beaches, great food, friendly locals, and a relaxed vibe. The cost of living may be high, but it's worth it for the paradise-like environment and quality of life. There are so many things to do here, from swimming with turtles to hiking to waterfalls. It's a dream come true for anyone who loves the outdoors. - John, resident of Kihei.
Living in Kihei is like living in a postcard. The weather is always perfect and the beaches are absolutely stunning. It can get a bit crowded during peak tourist season, but overall it's a small town with a close-knit community. The only downside is that the cost of living is quite high, but the trade-off for living in paradise is worth it. - Sarah, transplant from California.
I've lived in Kihei my whole life and I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. The slow pace of life here is perfect for me and I love spending my days lounging on the beach or exploring the island. The only downside is that there isn't much to do here at night, but that's a small sacrifice for the peacefulness of this town. - Kiana, local resident.
I moved to Kihei three years ago and I have no regrets. The people here are so welcoming and the community is very inclusive. The only thing I would change is the cost of living, but I suppose that's expected when living in such a beautiful place. I highly recommend Kihei to anyone looking for a laid-back, tropical lifestyle. - Mark, transplant from New York.
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Hawaii...reasonably priced.... - 11/21/2010
I live in Kihei, on the sunny South West shore of the island of Maui. Do
not believe all the rubbish you hear about Hawaii being an expensive place to
live. Much of course depends upon the area to which one compares Hawaii costs, but the following make Hawaii a wonderful and reasonably priced place
to live:
1. The climate is America's best, mild year round. You will save money
cuz you wont need to buy jackets, parkas, gloves, winter boots,snow tires,and
other costly winter gear.
2. And, your winter heating costs in most areas will be nothing---compare
that to $500/month and higher bills in cold parts of America. Many homes
and condos dont even have heat systems, as there is no need.
3. If you buy a home, you will find that property taxes are among the lowest
in America. My 2 bedroom condo--assessed at about $300,000--has an annual
property tax bill of about $160 after the Homeowner Exemption--this is
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has gotten too expensive - 2/7/2009
we have lived here for over 20 years, raised our kids and really enjoyed living here. the cost of living here has gone out of control. we are retiring soon and plan to leave maui for a less cost of living area on the main-land. kids are all grown with their own families and they are staying here, they have very good jobs.maui has been very good to us through all these years, but retireing here is not good for us. we will travel back and forth to see our kids and grand-kids, so too bad. we will miss it here very much. take
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The price of paradise - 9/2/2008
Hawaii is a wonderful state to live in for many reasons. We have wonderful weather (no need for those winter clothes!!) which is great for outdoors most of the year. However the cost of housing, gas, groceries and services are very high. People really shouldn't move here without extensive research on cost of living and what they can afford.
Kihei has beaches galore and bike paths with lots of free access for those interested in the out of
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Kihei Lifestyle - 11/10/2007
I've lived in Kihei,Hawaii since 2004. My wife always wanted to return to Hawaii and we finally made it back. Kihei is a great place to live and play if you're close to retirement and still active. Lots of things to do and places to go. Located between Lahaina and Makena on the South shore it's a very dry side of Maui. However, it is expensive to live here.Cost of living is much higher than the Mainland. Not a place to come with no visible means of support. Lots of jobs are available, especially for skilled construction workers.
Overall, we love living here. The people are great and the weather is good year around( it is Hawaii, afterall).
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great weather, nice people, - 7/9/2007
I really liked Kihei. It is a great place to live if you are into ocean sports and like a sunny, tropical climate. It has a small town feel and wonderful sense of community. ( I'm from San Diego) The negatives to consider are1. the high cost of living(don't forget to factor in the expense of air travel to visit family and alleviate island fever)2.it is often so windy in the afternoon that you can't go to the beach 3.it is dusty especially in North Kihei 4there's smoke and ash from the burning of the sugar cane fields 4 it is a terrible place for single women as there are so few quality men 5 there's little to no nightlife. 6 you have to life with a lot of tourists. The funny thing is, I still enjoyed living there. I am just trying to make anyone considering a move there aware of some possible
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finding a nice home - 3/30/2007
What is not to like about Kihei?
the beaches are wonderful, the climate warm and inviting
the fact much is transported in and effect is a higher cost of living, but it is modulated by the free outdoor pastimes
and friendly interactions with locals. those who entertain
frequently will gladly come to Hawaii for concerts, so culture
abounds. to ease island fever, we go to the Big Island 2 times a year and Oahu about the same number of times.....home sweet
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