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Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Cost of living in Maui County, HI

Part of the Kahului Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,100/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 164,632 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,762 43%
Federal tax $578 14%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $416 10%
Transport $320 8%
State tax $251 6%
Energy $233 6%
Water $60 1%

Rent in Maui County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,750
per month
1 bedroom
$1,762
per month
2 bedroom
$2,309
per month
3 bedroom
$3,103
per month
4 bedroom
$3,584
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Maui County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$95,076
per year
Individual earnings
$45,382
per year
Per capita
$44,403
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Maui County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$858,600
Annual property tax
$1,442

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Maui County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$215
per month · 43¢/kWh
Natural gas
$18
per month
Annual total
$2,796
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Maui County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.5%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Maui County

State and local tax rates for Hawaii.

State income tax
11.0%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
4.0%
Combined sales tax
4.4%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Maui County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.8 min
Drive alone
71.6%
Public transit
1.3%
Work from home
9.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Maui County

What it costs to live in Maui County each month.

Single person
$4,100
per month
  • Rent $1,762
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $416
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $578
  • State tax $251
Couple
$6,449
per month
  • Rent $2,309
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $689
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,226
  • State tax $591
Family
$9,471
per month
  • Rent $3,103
  • Energy $350
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $1,046
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,226
  • State tax $591

Frequently asked questions about Maui County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Maui County?

In Maui County, HI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,762 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,309 per month, a three-bedroom averages $3,103 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Maui County?

In Maui County, HI, the average household income is $95,076 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,382 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Maui County?

The estimated cost of living in Maui County, HI is approximately $4,100 per month for a single person, $6,449 for a couple, $9,471 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Maui County?

The combined sales tax rate in Maui County, HI is 4.44%, which includes the Hawaii state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 0.44%.

Is Maui County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Maui County, HI would need approximately $4,100 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $95,076 per year ($7,923 per month). Maui County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Maui County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Maui County, HI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Maui County?

The average home value in Maui County, HI is $858,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,442, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Maui County compare to other areas?

You can compare Maui County, HI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Maui County is in the Kahului-Wailuku, HI metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources