Here's what it costs to live in Kahului, Hawaii, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,473 per month, while the typical home is valued around $833,200. Households earn a median of $92,062 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$92,062
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,473
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$833,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,896
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,000
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,624
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,398
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
11.00%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
4.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
27,068
Latest estimate
Median Age
43.5 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Kahului?
The cost of living index for Kahului is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Kahului?
The median gross rent in Kahului is $1,473 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Kahului?
The median household income in Kahului is $92,062 per year.
What is the median home value in Kahului?
The median home value in Kahului is $833,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Kahului?
Air quality data for Kahului is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Kahului?
Hawaii has a top state income tax rate of 11.00% and a statewide sales tax of 4.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology