2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Makawao, HI vs Kihei, HI

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Highlights
- Household income in Kihei, is 17% less than it is in Makawao and is 17% above the National Average.
- Makawao unemployment rate is 12.2%.
- Kihei unemployment rate is 12.2%.
 Makawao, HIKihei, HIUnited States
 Unemployment Rate12.2%12.2%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth0.2%0.2%1.6%
 Future Job Growth35.6%35.6%33.5%
 Sales Taxes4.0%4.0%6.2%
 Income Taxes8.3%8.3%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$37,644$38,994$37,638
 Household Income$100,716$83,214$69,021
 Family Median Income$110,676$97,307$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Makawao, HIKihei, HIUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K6.3%6.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.5%1.8%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K2.1%5.2%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K7.3%5.6%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K6.5%6.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.4%5.7%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K5.9%13.5%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.0%14.2%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K32.3%20.0%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K8.0%9.5%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K10.7%11.9%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Makawao, HIKihei, HIUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.6%14.3%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science2.8%3.6%6.5%
 Community, social services4.2%0.6%1.8%
 Legal1.1%0.3%1.2%
 Education, library10.1%4.9%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment3.4%2.7%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.7%5.9%6.2%
 Healthcare support0.6%1.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement4.6%2.8%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving8.5%13.4%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.8%5.8%3.6%
 Personal care0.7%4.7%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support18.0%20.7%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.0%0.4%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair11.7%10.3%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving10.2%7.8%13.1%
Reviews for Makawao    1 Reviews

Over 16 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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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 15 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 16 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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