Maui County, HI at a glance
Median household income
$97,161$8,097 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Maui County, HI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Maui County, HI? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,896 | $22,752 | $75,840 | 23.4% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $2,000 | $24,000 | $80,000 | 24.7% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $2,624 | $31,488 | $104,960 | 32.4% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $3,398 | $40,776 | $135,920 | 42% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $4,236 | $50,832 | $169,440 | 52.3% |
What a typical income covers in Maui County, HI
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $97,161 a year ($8,097 a month before tax).
What $97,161 leaves after Hawaii taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Hawaii tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Maui County, HI: common questions
What is the median household income in Maui County, HI?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Maui County, HI is $97,161 per year (approximately $8,097 per month).
What is the average rent in Maui County, HI?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,896 for a studio, $2,000 for one bedroom, $2,624 for two, $3,398 for three and $4,236 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Maui County, HI expensive to live in?
Prices there run 9.4% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 109.4, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Maui County, HI?
To keep a $2,624 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $104,960 a year, or $8,747 a month. That is 108% of what the typical household in Maui County, HI earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Maui County, HI?
On the local median income of $97,161 ($8,097 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $4,048 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,429 for everything else and $1,619 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $2,624 takes 65% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Maui County, HI?
Homes in Hawaii paid 52.7¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $474. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.