Travel Nursing in Kihei, HI

Travel nursing in Kihei, HI — what it costs to live there and 5 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Kihei

5 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Kihei

Prices in Hawaii run 10% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall110.010% higher
Housing125.325% higher
Utilities190.290% higher
Groceries and goods111.612% higher
Services102.93% higher

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Kihei

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$2,010HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$2,020HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$2,650HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$3,560HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$3,571Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Hawaii is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Hawaii license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.

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Common questions

Do I need a Hawaii nursing license?
Hawaii is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Hawaii license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
Is Kihei expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Hawaii runs utilities 90% above, housing 25% above and groceries and goods 12% above. The rest, services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Kihei?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Kihei is $2,020 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 5 furnished places here.