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Kihei, HI vs Makawao, HI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Makawao has been positive.
- Makawao has 0.0% more unemployment than Kihei.
- Makawao job growth has increased by 7.1% in the past 10 years.
 Kihei, HIMakawao, HIUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock12.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-20.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-20.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-16.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Kihei    6 Reviews

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  More

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Over 16 years ago

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  More

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Over 17 years ago

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.   More

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Reviews for Makawao    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Aloha, We moved to Maui 2 years ago with the intentions of staying until we retire. But as prices continue to escalate we are reconsidering, and looking to move back  More

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