Retiring in Wailuku

Retiring in Wailuku offers direct proximity to Maui's main hospital and Hawaii's real Social Security exemption, alongside genuinely volatile housing costs.

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Hawaii's real Social Security exemption

Hawaii does not tax Social Security income at all, and fully exempts employer-funded pension income -- both apply statewide including Wailuku.

Direct proximity to Maui's main hospital

Maui Memorial Medical Center sits directly in Wailuku, a real, genuine advantage for retirees prioritizing healthcare proximity.

Genuinely volatile housing costs

Retirees should budget for a real, disclosed wide price range ($833,000-$1.0 million) rather than assuming a single settled figure.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.