Here's what it costs to live in Kahului, Hawaii, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,488 per month, while the typical home is valued around $862,600. Households earn a median of $98,077 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$98,077
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,488
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$862,600
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
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
28,288
Latest estimate
Median Age
43 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,755
Per month
Avg Home Value
$637,400
Census ACS
January Avg
72°F
July Avg
80°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.0
fair
Hospitals
25
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.8%
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 $1,488 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Kahului?
The median household income in Kahului is $98,077 per year.
What is the median home value in Kahului?
The median home value in Kahului is $862,600 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?
Tax data for Hawaii is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
