HEAD TO HEAD
Hilo vs Kahului
Hilo leads Kahului on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Hilo, HI
wins 4 of 5 factors
Kahului, HI
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Hilo | Kahului |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 69 ◆ | 41 |
| Affordable to rent | 24 ◆ | 2 |
| Climate comfort | 99 ◆ | 90 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 80 | 95 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 45 ◆ | 35 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Hilo | Kahului |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $571K | $997K |
| Typical rent | $2,954/mo | $3,572/mo |
| Average temperature | 21.3°C | 23.6°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 5.28 kWh/m²/day | 5.81 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #229 | #267 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.