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Cost of Living in Maui County, HI

Population 164,522 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,916
Median home value$904,700
Median household income$97,161

The median rent in Maui County, HI is $1,916/month, 3% lower than the Hawaii median and 36% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $904,700, 172% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $97,161 a year, 3% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 23.7%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $76,640/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 9.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $4,575/mo

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Maui County vs. Hawaii vs. U.S.

Maui CountyHawaiiU.S.
Median rent$1,916$1,971$1,413
Median home value$904,700$839,100$332,700
Median household income$97,161$100,389$80,734
Homeownership rate65.6%63.0%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher31.0%36.1%35.7%
Poverty rate9.2%10.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.5%4.9%5.2%
Work from home10.2%9.6%15.1%
Median age43.240.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Maui County, HI?

The median gross rent in Maui County, HI is $1,916 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Maui County, HI?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $76,640 a year in gross income.

Is Maui County, HI expensive to live in?

Rent there is 36% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 9.3 times the median household income.

Other counties in Hawaii

Honolulu County, HIRent $2,083 · Income $106,195Hawaii County, HIRent $1,510 · Income $78,639Kauai County, HIRent $1,870 · Income $97,668

Counties with a similar cost of living

San Luis Obispo County, CARent $1,992 · Income $97,446Riverside County, CARent $1,901 · Income $93,074Arapahoe County, CORent $1,891 · Income $101,087Hudson County, NJRent $1,894 · Income $91,795Denver County, CORent $1,831 · Income $94,718Monterey County, CARent $2,055 · Income $97,230

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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