Melbourne Beach, Florida vs. Kihei, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kihei, Hawaii is 37.3% more expensive than Melbourne Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $41,175 in Kihei, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kihei, Hawaii is more expensive than Melbourne Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Kihei
than in Melbourne Beach, Florida
Melbourne Beach, FL vs. Kihei, HI
Compared to Melbourne Beach, Kihei is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  77.9% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher