Nomad Watch

Midway Atoll, United States Minor Outlying Islands compared with Maui, United States: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Country United States Minor Outlying Islands United States
Nomad score 2.4 / 10 5.6 / 10
Cost of living $2,980 / mo $5,660 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 25° / 24°C 21° / 15°C
Air quality (AQI) 35 Good 44 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Average high 23.5°C 21.7°C
Average low 21.9°C 14.4°C
Precipitation 88 mm / mo 315 mm / mo
Sunshine 311 h / mo 318 h / mo
Humidity 76% 86%
Rain days 10.7 / mo 19.7 / mo
Wind speed 31.8 km/h 14.6 km/h

UM Midway Atoll · average high by month

US Maui · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
US AQI 35 44
PM2.5 9.6 µg/m³ 9.4 µg/m³
PM10 16.7 µg/m³ 15.7 µg/m³
Ozone 74 µg/m³ 75 µg/m³
UV index 0 4.3

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 0.3 4.0
Local Payment Services 0.5 8.8
Startup Scene 0.4 3.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Air Conditioning 3.6 7.4
Green Spaces 5.8 8.4
Natural Disaster Risk 2.7 4.3
Noise Pollution 9.1 6.3
Seasonal Variety 2.4 2.8
Weather 6.2 8.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Mobile Network Coverage 1.5 8.1
Power Grid Reliability 4.0 7.6
Public WiFi Availability 0.6 5.1
VPN Reliability 4.1 9.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Accommodation Cost 0.1 1.3
Cost of Living 0.6 2.0
Currency Stability 9.5 9.6
Entertainment Cost 0.6 3.3
Food & Groceries 0.4 2.4
Gym Membership Cost 0.1 3.1
Transportation Cost 0.3 2.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Culture 1.0 7.3
Indoors Fun 0.4 4.4
Language Learning Opportunities 0.4 3.5
Local Experiences & Tours 1.8 8.4
Nightlife 0.1 4.4
Outdoors & Nature 8.5 9.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.1 3.2
Nomad Friendly 0.8 5.9
Online Community Presence 0.2 3.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Cafes with WiFi 0.0 5.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.0 4.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.0 4.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.0 4.0
Internet Speed 0.5 7.6
Local SIM Card Availability 0.1 8.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Fitness Facilities 1.7 6.7
Food Scene 0.8 7.5
Healthy Food Options 0.9 8.2
Yoga Studios 0.2 8.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Healthcare 1.1 5.3
Healthcare Affordability 0.9 3.1
Healthcare Quality 1.2 7.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.0 0.2
Ease of Business Registration 0.6 6.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 0.8 6.0
Freedom of Speech 6.8 9.1
Political Stability 8.8 8.3
Tax Friendliness 3.5 5.1
Visa Ease 0.6 6.2

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Air Quality 9.7 8.2
Cleanliness 8.8 7.7
Environmental Quality 9.5 8.6
Family Friendly 1.7 7.8
Language Barrier 9.4 9.2
Work-Life Balance 2.3 7.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Female Friendly 6.2 8.4
Racial Tolerance 6.8 7.8
Safety 8.7 8.1

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Airport Connectivity 1.1 6.9
Cycling 2.9 3.9
Intercity Travel Options 0.2 4.0
Public Transit 0.1 3.8
Ride-sharing Services 0.0 5.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.0 6.1
Walkability 3.9 4.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Coworking Quality 0.1 4.8
Freelance Ecosystem 0.2 4.0
Networking Opportunities 0.5 4.1
Remote Job Opportunities 0.5 4.0
Time Zone Favorability 2.1 4.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Jeans $60 per pair $60 per pair
Summer Dress $40 per dress $45 per dress
Running Shoes $90 per pair $100 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Dining Out $300 per month $150 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Cinema Ticket $10 per ticket $14 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Coffee $4.00 per cup $5.50 per cup
Beer $5.00 per pint $7.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $12 per meal $18 per meal
Fast Food Combo $10 per meal $12 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $60 per meal $80 per meal
Apples $3.50 per kg $5.50 per kg
Bread $3.00 per loaf $5.00 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.00 per bottle $2.50 per bottle
Milk $2.50 per liter $4.50 per liter
Rice $2.00 per kg $3.50 per kg
Chicken Fillets $8.00 per kg $15 per kg
Beef $12 per kg $18 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $15 per bottle $18 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Groceries $600 per month $600 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Health Insurance $80 per month $200 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Doctor Visit (GP) $50 per visit $150 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $15 per purchase $15 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Apartment (1 bedroom) $500 per month $2,200 per month
Housing $800 per month $1,800 per month
Coworking Space $150 per month $350 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,200 per month $3,500 per month
Coliving Space $800 per month $1,500 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Internet & Mobile $150 per month $100 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Leisure Activities $100 per month $50 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Haircut $20 per visit $30 per visit
Laundry $10 per kg $5.00 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Mobile Plan $30 per month $50 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $80 per month $80 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $20 one-time $30 one-time
Gym Membership $40 per month $55 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $15 per hour $15 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Taxi Start $5.00 per trip $3.50 per trip
Transportation $50 per month $70 per month
Taxi per km $2.00 per km $2.50 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $50 per month $60 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $12 per trip $15 per trip
Gasoline $2.50 per liter $4.80 per liter
Scooter Rental $25 per month $40 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Utilities $200 per month $200 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
UM Midway Atoll US Maui
Visa & Legal Fees $20 per month —
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