Kahului, HI Cost of Living


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Kahului cost of living score
160.2
More expensive
60.2% higher
than the US average
3.3% lower
than the Hawaii average
Kahului, Hawaii gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 160.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 60.2% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% higher than the average for Hawaii.

Kahului, HI

Housing costs in Kahului?
A typical home costs $922,100, which is 172.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.2% more expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kahului costs $1,870 per month, which is 30.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.9% cheaper than the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Kahului?
To live comfortably in Kahului, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $176,760 for a family, and $60,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kahului?
Kahului, HI is an affordable place to live, with a cost of living that is lower than the national average. Housing is relatively affordable, and groceries, healthcare, and transportation are all reasonably priced. Utility costs may be slightly higher than other places due to its tropical climate. The overall cost of living in Kahului however is still quite low when compared to many other cities in the US.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKahuluiHawaiiUnited States
  160.2165.7100.0
  152.6150.7100
  100.1100.8100.0
  250.2250.9100.0
  $922,100$800,200$338,100
  186.2%185.8%100.0%
  87.2122.9100.0
  96.1109.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Kahului
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I guess they spray for the bugs at the resorts and keep the a/c blasting, but when you live here you're on your own. Having come from California with no bugs and no  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is definitely the most expensive place I have ever  More

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Over 19 years ago

Playground of the rich and not for working  More

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