Extremely good advice. I lived there twelve years, loved every minute of it. I had a good job and was lucky enough to be able to afford a one bedroom condo rental at Kukui Plaza. I worked in the Federal Building and walked down Fort Street Mall to and from work. I miss Hawaii, but knew I could never retire there so came on back home when the day came to get out of the rat race. Good memories of that beautiful place.
@@meccamusic8001 If you have a good and secure job you should be ok. I was a single lady at the time, but that was over 20 years ago so I know much has changed since I left. Kukui Plaza is a very nice place and convenient to downtown, bus stops, Fort Street Mall shops and restaurants, Safeway across the street, beautiful gardens with a pool. My apartment was furnished and I lived there the entire 12 years. I loved it there.
For someone who used to fantasize about moving to HI after I retire, I have realized it is best for me to just vacation there, which is fine. Have rented condos in the past for a few weeks, which works for me.
Great post, Larry! That is exactly my game plan upon retirement. Leave California for a place less expensive (maybe Nebraska), and then spend the winter months in Hawaii.
@@chuckmeadows1581 Sounds nice!! I love CA by the way and would go there almost every year. Am in NYC. I understand CA taxes retirement distributions, while some other states (including NY) do not. Have no idea if HI has the tax. You should check Nebraska. When this pandemic is finally over, I may go to one of the HI islands for 2 weeks - I need to recharge! 😐
In 1996 I was paying $1000 a month for a studio apartment in Lahaina. I was making $10 an hour plus tips. I lived there for a year on credit cards before I said screw this "paradise" and moved back to the mainland.
My dad paid $365/ month for a studio in Milwaukee in 1996. Wow. I got sick of my mom's bullshit and decided to live with him. Started school that year. Obviously I was a kid back then but wow. $365 vs $1,000. I remember dad saying ( I bet this place would cost $1,000 in Hawaii) sure enough I find out he was right. Also according to the CPI inflation website $10/ hour in 1996= just over $16/ hour in 2021. But I have to ask since as we know cell phones were the hip new expensive thing back then and not even 20% of people had them was your house phone $25/ month for local calls and 10¢/ minutes long distance???? Since it's still domestic calling was that effectively about the same.
When I moved to Honolulu in 1977 the first room that I rented was $75 per month. It was in an old house and I shared the bath and kitchen. Oahu had virtually no homeless at that time.
I lived in Hawaii from 1974 to 1980. There were all kinds of homeless around fort derussy and Waikiki back then. And lots of camps scattered around the island in parks and in the gullies and scrub along side public beaches.
while there are some cities in the mainland that have higher rent than Hawaii, dont forget that the cost of living in Hawaii is usually higher because we are a chain of islands in the middle of the Pacific and EVERYTHING needs to be shipped here: food, gas, etc
Born and raised Hawai’i. You’re basically paying for a storage space and a bed if you’re making below $75k alone you can barely afford to sleep. If you have a partner, at least you can afford to sleep at night
Every thread has these comments " Yea NYC/SoCal/SanFran is the same or more. Geez but you know what Hawaii doesnt have? The SALARY of those cities. Not even close to NYC and Cali. Also household goods and groceries are almost 50% more than what we pay.
I just moved to Honolulu. Also lived here in 2018. I lived on Maui and the Big Island in 2017 and 2019, too. The above numbers are what the typical person that lives in Hawaii earns. But if you're educated and get a skilled job, you can do more than okay. Many people move to Hawaii want to be beach bums or surfers, they just want to find a job to just get by. Maybe those are the people you are trying to discourage? Also the locals many aren't pursuing higher education, not like in numbers from where I am from, a suburb of Boston where 95% of my graduating HS class went to a 4 year college. The locals here aren't ending up in the best jobs because many aren't working in skilled professions. If you are doing skilled work that not everyone can do, trust me you are making a lot more than $18/hr. I moved here from San Francisco this time and my rent has been cut in half. I am planning to stay and buying looks within reach again, too. I make a slightly lower wage than what I was earning in SF, but the low cost of housing more than makes up for that. And I fit in because I am Asian. Best place to live in the USA for me! Happy I moved back here again.
I'm in NYC and honestly these prices would be a relief for me. Its all relative I suppose, but with online remote work, it makes living in hawaii very feasible
There is a great imbalance between wages and cost of living. Even if you do make loads of money, it still may not be enough, unless you want a simple life.
From what I've read from time to time boarding houses. Okay about $100ish week in may parts of the mainland. As I've lived in a cupple. In Honolulu cheapest I found ( reading on the internet) $175/ week. So $700/ month. Meaning you share a room in a bunk house with up to 6 guys. And 18 guys in the place share 2 bathrooms. Or something along those lines. I discribed my set ups in Florida and California They were $100/ week. Also keep in mind 2 things #1 this was before covid-19 so I'm not sure how theses situation are now. And #2 over 90%+ are for men only. Few I've read of are for women. The situation I discribed obviously you don't typically want mixed sex accomodations. So if you are a male you could find an option as such in many large cities in the country. But in Honolulu thoes accomodations are about double the typical price also so I've read. You want to pay $175/ week to share a room and a bathroom with 1/2 dozen guys??? Well it's comes into question just how much better is that then living on the streets??? It's not like you'd freeze to death
We’re moving from Massachusetts to kapahulu in a few days. Me and my gf pay 1300 for a one bedroom along the marathon route... we’re gonna play 1300 for a one bedroom 1.5 miles from wakiki.. it’s a no brainer...
You missed the underlying reason condos are so expensive. HOA fees. They are 2-3 times higher than on the mainland. Especially if they include electricity. HOA Fees here are high because the sea air corrodes mechanicals is quickly but also I believe it’s a “membership fee” to keep undesirables out. With such low property taxes it would be too easy otherwise from some locals to sell their house and move into a condo community. HOA fees keep them away.
Some of the newer HOA fees are pretty affordable for now. However, some of the older buildings are very expensive. Some were above $1000, which is so crazy to me.
The homeless aren’t from Hawaii and they come here destitute already. During the quarantine they were reporting “visitors” on each plane. Of the 50 or so people each flight about 2-3 reported having no hotel, house or relative to go to. They literally flew here homeless. This state is lost. They are everywhere. Diamond Head Beach Park is now a garbage dump. Fort St. is disgusting. The entire Leward side. Waimanalo beach park and the whole road from Makapuhu. I could go on and on. But everyone wants to say “poor people”. Drastic measures will be needed and the residents of this state don’t have the tough spirit of fighting it. Just like the weak people in San Francisco.
@@hothotheat3000 actually 1/2 are local people. 15% are from the mainland 48. And about 1/3 come in from Alaska. Yes for warmer weather. I was homeless December 2013/ May 2014. I did a reverse. I got work in Alaska. Then Texas. Now 2021. Well I've been back in Florida since 2016 had a job before covid-19. So in 2020 and now 2021 I've been working in Alaska again. Thankfully I have a home and I'm established in Florida. But I can say 2 things. We have 3 or 4 guys who are from Hawaii up here working. And if I didn't have a place in Florida I might consider returning to Hawaii. And I'd likely live on the streets as to not spend much of my money. So Many from Alaska are in not so good shape they are homeless in Hawaii. However some are seasonal workers. They work May- September October then afterwards go to Hawaii. Why spend such rediculess amounts on rent when living outside is doable in warm weather?? After you that for 3/4/5 years. You'll save up money to go warever else you want.
@@carlgharis7948 Hey man would it be weird if I could ask you a few questions over email? I'm getting ready to head to Yellowstone for a few months to do work and this is the first time I've done pick up and move work.
I paid $750 per month for a prison cell sized furnished studio apartment with utilities and parking included. I left in 2013 so I assume that would easily be over $1,000 now. I lived in the building behind Yajima Service Station. 929 South Sheridan Street was the address. Within 4 years of leaving I bought a house and have more $$$ in the bank than I have ever had in my life. All while making around the same amount of money.
it's pretty much more expensive to move stuff here than to just get new once you arrive. When I came I found that it did make sense to bring my vehicle with me since cars are more expensive here. I had a car a few years old that was working really well. Drove to Calif and shipped from there for $1200.00
Howzit! I believe that rent is higher in Big Island than you shared. If you based your research on the Hilo side then you are correct. But if you come to Kona, Waimea and Kohala side you will be shocked to see that a basic home rental will be $2400 - $3200. I appreciate your video and giving your audience a eye opening on how expensive it is to live in Hawaii. Mahalo's
@kcuf7 is your area safe? whats prices like for almond milk or bananas? do you have a car? whats gas like? it's better hearing from those that are actually residing where you want to. thank you advance. :)
I feel you too. Born n raised on Oahu and always been living in an apartment my whole life. Parents are first generations on the island. I’m getting tired of living by the landlord’s rules. I’m a building maintenance technician/handyman in Waikiki earning $19 an hour and I’ve been thinking about checking out Texas some day. I wanted to be able to own a home with a full garage one day as a working class person.
@@caesarho3911 same, ive only lived in apartments. In fact I’ve only been in a house a couple times in my life lol. Unless you’re working a job that makes crazy good money or you’re moving in with a big family, buying a house here is next to impossible with the starting price around $900,000. And even if you manage to be able to afford it here what you could get in Texas for that is probably double the size. That’s a big reason why I’m leaving, at least I’ll have a chance to eventually own a house which is my goal
You should compare rents to your closest US neighbor city’s. San Fransisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego... Rents in San Fransisco and San Jose, Start at 3000k
Good information, I lived in Hawaii for 2 years it's hard for ppl to understand how expensive it's is and how much a person has to work, just to get by
I've been here for 50 years and watched the cost of living go banana's. I'm in a good place, my mortgage including taxes and mega insurance is only $780.23, I built the home myself over the years out of pocket and rolled over a small construction loan into a mortgage, used my veterans loan to get a 2.25% loan. My home is a custom redwood cedar open beam 2 bedroom 2 full bath home reflecting my artistic background. For work, I'm retired and 83 years old, been retired for over 16 years, service work was my business.
It's all relative...I currently live in NJ and I'm considering a job offer in Oahu. My rent in NJ is $3000 a month for a 2 bed 2.5 bath townhouse in an apartment building on the Hudson river across from Manhattan. I'm blessed to make good money and stand to make even more in Hawaii. If you're telling me a single family home is $2200, I see it as a discount! From my research, there are plenty of options around 3k a month which keeps me at the same budget in a similar cost of living. If you want to move to Hawaii from Florida or Texas where it's less expensive and they have no state income tax-- you will feel it much more than I will from NJ. Good luck to everyone trying to decide if the move is right or not-- me included.
You forgot to mention the taxes they take out of your paycheck.. it’s way too much that’s what makes it hard to live in Hawaii gross $1k a week they take out like almost $400 from that... I gross $1k here in Vegas they take out just little over $100 cuz no state tax
I make right at 1300 every two weeks and they take 400 a paycheck from me In North Dakota is freaking insane. Thankfully a 2 bedroom in a 1980s built apartment is 800 a month.
I could see myself living there as a young adult without a family. But The older I get , with kids, the more financial freedom and financial Independence I wantt to have as I age closer to retirement. Ie: paid off house, a good 401k, money in the bank... memories of travel.. .Not still be working at age 68 living paycheck to paycheck.
I think Hawaii is nice if you didn't have to worry about the housing costs. Like if you could buy a home with cash, retiring here is definitely affordable. The probably is for those who don't own and have to continue to pay higher and higher rents. For them, retirement is probably not an option.
@@HelloFromHawaii retirement isn't an option even for buyers who have a mortgage. I mean who has 500k sitting in a savings account to buy a 700 sq ft condo? You're right. The only way you retire in Hawaii is if you already have your home or condo paid off by your mid 60s. Virtually noone in Hawaii.
The more realistic way to retire in Hawaii is live in the mainland in a low cost of living state, and save and invest 30-40 working years smart, then hope you don't die before 60... And then retire to Hawaii with no debt in your 60s with your life savings.
I’m supposed to look at 2 furnished studio apartments in Waikiki tomorrow. One seems cheap at 1175 and of course it’s very basic. The other one is 1550, much nicer, and has a lanai. However move in costs seem exorbitant to me compared to Florida where I was. That’s because they want you to pay 3 months in advance and the same amount for the security deposit. I can do it but it’s more than I think it’s worth and could even be a scam. My interesting new dilemma is well, like you say, do I want to make that much of a commitment up front? Or maybe just keep living in monthly AirBnbs for now until the reduced rents get higher again. I’m thinking this problem alone might make me leave sooner than I want. But don’t want to! Great place and great people!
Dude right now in San Francisco with the rents dropping 30% a studio in SF is $2,500 - 3,000 a month and that cheap! A house forget about it unless your making well over 200 thousand and then your still struggling.
They don’t tell you that most of the beaches are crowded with tourists and homeless people. And as someone who’s was born and raised here the “scenery” gets old real quick and you can’t drive to another state to change it up
@@sheltonhunt562 Absolutely. My wife and I are fortunate to have friends and family on neighboring islands so we frequent quite often. Let’s be honest it’s Oahu that’s the worst. If my job didn’t tie me to the homeless cesspool that is downtown, I would love to live on Maui or the big island.
I came across your channel today and I really appreciate your total honesty. I run my own online business and that's how I plan to save enough to live out there and still support myself once I arrive. The only gate keeper for an online business is your own creativity and stick-tuvitiveness (not word, is now lol). Maybe it's not for everyone but it's another option. Also as a mainlander, considering moving to Hawaii, what advice would you give to help someone have the smoothest transition culturally and not disrespect any locals? I really want to go right because I know the people of Hawaii has been mistreated before and often forgotten and I don't want to be a part of that legacy. Thanks for all you do and keep up the great work, we appreciate it.
Thanks for watching the video. As far as advice, it's tough to say. I've worked with a lot of people from the Mainland who struggle to transition here. I would say just try to learn how local life is like and adapt. It's not the same as the Mainland. Be respectful and friendly. And at the end of the day, you still may offend others just by how you look. Frankly, I find that unfair, but some locals are like that. Kindness goes a long way here because people remember. I'm sure I could make a whole video about this issue. lol :) Good luck on the move.
@@HelloFromHawaii I'm a pretty laid back person and always treat others with compassion and kindness. I understand if someone may not like me just cause I'm white but I won't be offended- it's out of my control. I appreciate your response and well wishes. I do think this would be a great video because there may be some nuances to Hawaiian culture that's counter intuitive to mainlanders. So it could be rather helpful. Thanks again :)
Geez but you know what Hawaii doesnt have? The SALARY. Not even close to NYC and Cali. Also the daily household products are almost DOUBLE of what we pay.
Me and my fiance planning to move to Honolulu, so my fiancee can become to a police officer with a green card citizenship, while I still receiving social security income benefits every first of the month. We decide to rent a 1 bedroom apartment out there with a cheap rent cost.
Moving to Hawaii in July for at least one year, and I must be honest that after watching this channel and just knowing my self, I am not looking forward to moving to Honolulu. :(
We bought our house back in 2000-2001 i think around 300K. But 2020 houses are over 1 million now. Rent is like $2200. You need to be married if you wanna pay for rent or have a good paying job.
When buying - the cost of the transaction for the high prices alone wipes out 2-3 years of appreciation. (Housing is stalling and prices are going down right now). Gets even worse when you factor condo dues. So unless you have $1.2M, owning a house is not happening. You *could* buy a median priced house, but it’ll either be too far away from work and your commute will suck, or it will be one of 6 houses 3 feet from each other with single wall construction and no parking, and then there’s burglary. At least with a Condo you usually have security, but then you get back to the dues and assessments. Not trying to throw shade, I love living here, but it has some ‘special’ challenges.
So true. It's tough to buy here. I'm starting to see more and more properties with two or three houses on them. Getting a little tight in some neighborhoods. But it's the land that's so expensive.
@@crescentsmoon I dont drink milk soooo...🙄🤦♀️ Electric cost, sure. But then we also have to go back to the minimum wage being twice that of many other states.
@@ElleTee187 I mean I'm born and raised there. I watched my mom work 3 jobs just to barely get by. I got a job at 16 so I could help with bills.... Shes a high school teacher btw so not like minimum wage stuff. I myself worked a full time job and a part time job just to get by before I moved to rhe mainland. This is very normal in Hawai'i. Everything is more expensive in the island. Everything. Maybe rent is higher in NYC, And San fran, but everything is higher in Hawai'i
Ditto Denver. And it’s starting to be that way in other Mtn West areas in Wyoming Montana Idaho and Utah as population increases in this region. ‘Affordable’ housing is firmly a middle class issue.
I live in Waikiki. I used to live at Palomino Park Highlands Ranch. The rents here are less expensive. No blizzards, more than 4 months of good weather. Oh, and no mass shootings..
And is a factor as to why you have so many people on the streets. I was living on the streets on Honolulu December 2013/May 2014. I got $208/ week in unemployment. It's well it's 80 degrees here why pay such prices?? Pay $40/ month and shower at 24 hour fitness
One mans opinion. Yes its expensive for a family. But for younger free spirited person its do able . ohana lifestyle is another option. My tenants pay 930 a month for room and bath and sharing kitchen. They can use my kitchen supplies. Go the beach on weekends. And explore. Being more flexible and creative is another option. No fancy wardrobe nor winter clothing or heating bills vs rent and colorful cuisine. And yes probably good paying jobs required. Another idea is to join the armed services and live off city limits. You can forego Waikiki condo living and explore windward or north shore area. Plenty of good used cars in this island.. Old timers input.
@@HelloFromHawaii pretty good. Family life in Hawaii. I still remember when your cousin from Kauai whooped me in GoldenEye. I'm never getting over that... 😳🙉
Goodmorning from nigeria Please I will like to know if I can get just a room with with its toilet and bathroom for as low as #500 as i'm an international student resuming by fall
@@norcal9376 I only know one family story. Son and two kids moved to Las Vegas and were back in about 4 months because the kids cried all day. Cried for their friends, the ocean, to stop the heat, to see aunts and uncles, to see and once again live with granny. In same family, one of those Aunts plans to leave for the Mainland once Granny has passed in a few years. Mixed bag....
Therefore many people in Hawaii have several jobs at one time to live. One of my friends in Honolulu used to have two jobs. The other friend had three jobs.
That sounds pretty viable, assuming the personal debt (student loans etc.) are low. Renting might be okay. Homeownership may still be tough, depending on the supply. At that income, you probably wouldn't qualify for affordable housing, but it might be too little to compete on the open market. Tough spot, but definitely doable in Hawaii.
so much for my dreams of transferring from Wisconsin to Oahu at the Target there...$15/hr won't cut it I guess. Well not without a roommate. But I wouldn't ever depend on a stranger to make their 1/2 of rent.
Not at Fee Simple. You probably saw a Lease Hold ad or it’s a bait and switch ad the realtors love to post to attract people to Hawaii. Post up the link.
I got a question for you: Which residential districts of oahu are the best to live and where do you get the best balance of costs for living and quality of living Maybe you have enough time to give some advices for people who are not citizens of Hawaii or the US yet.
That's hard to say. For Oahu, it's cheaper the further you are from Honolulu. However, that's where most of the jobs are so you'll be driving in traffic, which affects quality of life. In my opinion, the best places to live are probably Hawaii Kai, Kailua, Manoa, Mililani, and Salt Lake.
I was going through craigslist ads , can you really get studio around ala moana/waikiki for under $1300 or its a scam? Cause if its legit, i see no problem in surviving in paradise even with minimal wage.
Working 40 per week at $10.00/hr gets you $1600 per month before taxes, fed and state. Then you have to figure in the electricity, without AC and with insulation you might get away with $34.00 per month but that is with new appliances and all low consumption lights etc. In Waikiki you can get a TV signal so don't need cable, internet will be at least $40.00. No great deals on cell service. Oh, and if you want to drink milk, eat fruit veggies, meat etc you 'll need at least $300.00 more if you eat a lot or like to eat out.
Life in the 5-0 I opened Craigslist and even most basic jobs starts at $13-15. I mean I might be wrong since I’m not there. I can only judge by my memories and what I see in Ads
SSVladi New construction low income/subsidized 300 square foot studios are $1100 a month without ac and without parking. So, it depends on how you are used to living. Low income is incredibly hard to get into with waitlist as long as 8 yearsAlso remember that we have rats and cockroaches so the more downtrodden the property the more guests you will have that you may not want. If you plan to be here with a car parking may run you about $150.00 per month and the gas right now is around $3.20 per gallon. Just trying to be honest. If it was easy to survive on your own on a low income job we would not have so many house less and homeless local people.
@@JohannGambolputty22 That is if you can find a decent job. There is soooo much competition in the job market that about 1/4 of Cal residents live in poverty, one of the highest rates in the nation.
I've never paid more than 400$/month rent here on big island.. my norm was 200$/month for a large closet size space with shared bathroom and kitchen and these were generally on ag lots.. that's how I was able to save up to buy land.. I wasn't renting the land really.. so I raised chickens and grew a variety of goods which I traded and/or sold.. I live off of disability which currently is 800$/month approximately... which all that money is now being invested into my own land my own place.. I live off grid.. catchment and solar with a backup generator.. I been on the streets of Washington state to California and to Georgia.. I grew up in Washington.. born and raised.. im actually part Hawaiian.. my 2nd great grandmother was Mary kauihanohano luahiwa Nicholas born in Koloa kauai.. her husband my 2nd great grandfather Joaquin gomes dasilva was born in funchal portugal and snuck onto the ss Bordeaux when he was 16 or so.. came to Hawaii married my grandma and had my great grandpa Benjamin dasilva who left the islands where my grandma and mother and i was born.. I moved here after being homeless in Washington.. winters suck.. my grandma told me to go somewhere warm and I did.. I came here and it was the best thing i could have done.. I'd probably still be homeless or dead if I was in the mainland.. anywho I've watched a couple of your videos and I have to say it's obviously from your own perspective.. I've obviously had my own experience here.. I hate to say it but it seems like you are trying to play on people's fears for the sake of keeping hawaii from growing.. I've lived here 13 years.. came here with nothing now im basically a local.. and even though I literally have family ties here being Portuguese and Hawaiian I mean there are places here named after my family.. it's weird to me.. but I don't think I lucked out via nepotism.. but more so being an opportunist.. being open to the possibilities.. going from homeless in Washington state to home owner in hawaii.. maybe you all need to take a lesson from the bottom of the barrel here.. I keep hearing about people getting priced out if hawaii but I got priced in.. no way i could have what I got now in the mainland.. I swear people focus on the problems more than the solutions.. my great grandpa came here on a boat that took almost a year to get here as a teenager and started a store in Honolulu called dasilvas.. he came here alone.. granted the rest of his family came over later.. my 3rd great grandfather and mother and all his siblings.. I basically applied the same principles of my forefathers and I think it served me well enough.. I may be Hawaiian and Portuguese and have family on all the islands but I don't know any of them.. no one is helping me.. I'm on disability but im making it happen... from homeless in the mainland to homeowner here in hawaii.. maybe I'm just a lot like my grandparents.. it seems to be our nature to get around.. finding better opportunities... maybe where others don't necessarily see them.. it's the destination that matters.. once you know where you are going you have no choice but to make it happen.. knowing is half the battle...
Me and my wife are planning to move there. We are still trying to pay off all our debt first. If I move with my job that pays 60k and she is a special ed teacher so 40 -50k we should be okay right?
It depends. Coming to Hawaii debt-free is great. However, your quality of life, at first, may be different as you get used to the costs and culture shock. I believe there's a study that says that if you earn more than $150,000 per year as a household, you'll be comfortable. Of course, that's assuming you live on a budget as well. It's hard to say, but I would save as much as I could before coming to Hawaii.
@@HelloFromHawaii Thanks for answering I like your channel! I'm from MA and even here it's tough for young people to buy a house. You have a cool perspective
Lol here watching in nyc not understanding any of these cons. Houses built in 1970s,1980s? Lol houses here are 100 years old. High rent? Lol it's discounted compared to here.
Extremely good advice. I lived there twelve years, loved every minute of it. I had a good job and was lucky enough to be able to afford a one bedroom condo rental at Kukui Plaza. I worked in the Federal Building and walked down Fort Street Mall to and from work. I miss Hawaii, but knew I could never retire there so came on back home when the day came to get out of the rat race. Good memories of that beautiful place.
Thanks. That's a nice spot and amazing you could walk to work. Better than driving from the west side into town.
Would you say its good for single people with no kids who can afford around $1200 studio?
@@meccamusic8001 If you have a good and secure job you should be ok. I was a single lady at the time, but that was over 20 years ago so I know much has changed since I left. Kukui Plaza is a very nice place and convenient to downtown, bus stops, Fort Street Mall shops and restaurants, Safeway across the street, beautiful gardens with a pool. My apartment was furnished and I lived there the entire 12 years. I loved it there.
Just curious. When was the last time you walked down Fort Street Mall?
I used to work at Kukui Plaza. This was years ago.
For someone who used to fantasize about moving to HI after I retire, I have realized it is best for me to just vacation there, which is fine. Have rented condos in the past for a few weeks, which works for me.
Great post, Larry! That is exactly my game plan upon retirement. Leave California for a place less expensive (maybe Nebraska), and then spend the winter months in Hawaii.
@@chuckmeadows1581 Sounds nice!! I love CA by the way and would go there almost every year. Am in NYC. I understand CA taxes retirement distributions, while some other states (including NY) do not. Have no idea if HI has the tax. You should check Nebraska. When this pandemic is finally over, I may go to one of the HI islands for 2 weeks - I need to recharge! 😐
That's my plan too. But Miami Beach not HI.
@@prettygirlus9008 Will hit MB too! 😸
If you like tropical beaches consider retirement in Thailand or Philippines. Most can also afford maids there.
In 1996 I was paying $1000 a month for a studio apartment in Lahaina. I was making $10 an hour plus tips.
I lived there for a year on credit cards before I said screw this "paradise" and moved back to the mainland.
My dad paid $365/ month for a studio in Milwaukee in 1996. Wow. I got sick of my mom's bullshit and decided to live with him. Started school that year. Obviously I was a kid back then but wow. $365 vs $1,000. I remember dad saying ( I bet this place would cost $1,000 in Hawaii) sure enough I find out he was right. Also according to the CPI inflation website $10/ hour in 1996= just over $16/ hour in 2021. But I have to ask since as we know cell phones were the hip new expensive thing back then and not even 20% of people had them was your house phone $25/ month for local calls and 10¢/ minutes long distance???? Since it's still domestic calling was that effectively about the same.
You have to compare places like Honolulu to LA, SF, NYC.... which is WAY more expensive than Honolulu.
I'm in San Francisco. Those prices look VERY attractive.
Until you find out there’s limited jobs.
Brian Viloria very true! my friend lived in Hawaii and it took her 8 months to find a job and it was just a Minimum wage job
At least people from the bay are mentally prepared for the rent price! im already shopping around.
@@KEL-uj1nh and a minimum wage job is not going to cut it unless you have like 4 roommates in a studio
If that’s attractive, go to NC. We got supermodel prices here.
When I moved to Honolulu in 1977 the first room that I rented was $75 per month. It was in an old house and I shared the bath and kitchen. Oahu had virtually no homeless at that time.
I lived in Hawaii from 1974 to 1980. There were all kinds of homeless around fort derussy and Waikiki back then. And lots of camps scattered around the island in parks and in the gullies and scrub along side public beaches.
@@PhilLesh69 By the time that I arrived in September of 77 the situation must have been greatly improved.
while there are some cities in the mainland that have higher rent than Hawaii, dont forget that the cost of living in Hawaii is usually higher because we are a chain of islands in the middle of the Pacific and EVERYTHING needs to be shipped here: food, gas, etc
And this is exactly why I became an electrician. That way when I decide to move I can survive on one job.
That's a pretty good job in Hawaii. Lots of work with construction and maintenance upkeep.
@@HelloFromHawaii Jonnie Come Lately - these guys are wrecks Tsusnamie
That why I'm becoming a plumber
this is why I became a welder
@@SLazz whatever it takes bro...
Born N Raised, Nanakuli, this why I live Mainland. No can afford back home.
Born and raised Hawai’i. You’re basically paying for a storage space and a bed if you’re making below $75k alone you can barely afford to sleep. If you have a partner, at least you can afford to sleep at night
Every thread has these comments " Yea NYC/SoCal/SanFran is the same or more. Geez but you know what Hawaii doesnt have? The SALARY of those cities. Not even close to NYC and Cali. Also household goods and groceries are almost 50% more than what we pay.
But like Hawaii, NY/LA/SF/Seattle have lots of homeless encampments.
Thanks for mentioning this. I think it's something people don't understand. The salaries are just not the same, while the costs may be similar.
How much does a pharmacist make in hawaii i wonder...🤔
I just moved to Honolulu. Also lived here in 2018. I lived on Maui and the Big Island in 2017 and 2019, too. The above numbers are what the typical person that lives in Hawaii earns. But if you're educated and get a skilled job, you can do more than okay. Many people move to Hawaii want to be beach bums or surfers, they just want to find a job to just get by. Maybe those are the people you are trying to discourage? Also the locals many aren't pursuing higher education, not like in numbers from where I am from, a suburb of Boston where 95% of my graduating HS class went to a 4 year college. The locals here aren't ending up in the best jobs because many aren't working in skilled professions. If you are doing skilled work that not everyone can do, trust me you are making a lot more than $18/hr. I moved here from San Francisco this time and my rent has been cut in half. I am planning to stay and buying looks within reach again, too. I make a slightly lower wage than what I was earning in SF, but the low cost of housing more than makes up for that. And I fit in because I am Asian. Best place to live in the USA for me! Happy I moved back here again.
Glad you're back in Honolulu. Hope the transition here is smooth.
Great points, Kathy. And true.
I'm in NYC and honestly these prices would be a relief for me. Its all relative I suppose, but with online remote work, it makes living in hawaii very feasible
Things are getting more expensive in HI. We'll see how rent prices stabilize after the eviction moratorium is lifted.
More videos exactly like this one about moving to hawaii and prices etc. Thank you
There is a great imbalance between wages and cost of living. Even if you do make loads of money, it still may not be enough, unless you want a simple life.
and don't care who your neighbors are.
From what I've read from time to time boarding houses. Okay about $100ish week in may parts of the mainland. As I've lived in a cupple. In Honolulu cheapest I found ( reading on the internet) $175/ week. So $700/ month. Meaning you share a room in a bunk house with up to 6 guys. And 18 guys in the place share 2 bathrooms. Or something along those lines. I discribed my set ups in Florida and California They were $100/ week. Also keep in mind 2 things #1 this was before covid-19 so I'm not sure how theses situation are now. And #2 over 90%+ are for men only. Few I've read of are for women. The situation I discribed obviously you don't typically want mixed sex accomodations. So if you are a male you could find an option as such in many large cities in the country. But in Honolulu thoes accomodations are about double the typical price also so I've read. You want to pay $175/ week to share a room and a bathroom with 1/2 dozen guys??? Well it's comes into question just how much better is that then living on the streets??? It's not like you'd freeze to death
My first apartment in wiapaho(sic) was a two bed one bath was so small I had to go outside to change my mind.
lol
Seattle rent is higher, the high income tech industry employees drive our rates, makes it hard for regular income people to find housing.
Bellevue resident. I'm moving to Hawaii for this reason.
$1,600 a month for a studio here in Santa Rosa California lol. and you have to deal with fires every year!
We’re moving from Massachusetts to kapahulu in a few days. Me and my gf pay 1300 for a one bedroom along the marathon route... we’re gonna play 1300 for a one bedroom 1.5 miles from wakiki.. it’s a no brainer...
You missed the underlying reason condos are so expensive. HOA fees. They are 2-3 times higher than on the mainland. Especially if they include electricity. HOA Fees here are high because the sea air corrodes mechanicals is quickly but also I believe it’s a “membership fee” to keep undesirables out. With such low property taxes it would be too easy otherwise from some locals to sell their house and move into a condo community. HOA fees keep them away.
Some of the newer HOA fees are pretty affordable for now. However, some of the older buildings are very expensive. Some were above $1000, which is so crazy to me.
Hawaii costs waaaayyyyy too much. It’s no wonder we have soooo much homelessness.
The homeless aren’t from Hawaii and they come here destitute already. During the quarantine they were reporting “visitors” on each plane. Of the 50 or so people each flight about 2-3 reported having no hotel, house or relative to go to. They literally flew here homeless. This state is lost. They are everywhere. Diamond Head Beach Park is now a garbage dump. Fort St. is disgusting. The entire Leward side. Waimanalo beach park and the whole road from Makapuhu. I could go on and on. But everyone wants to say “poor people”. Drastic measures will be needed and the residents of this state don’t have the tough spirit of fighting it. Just like the weak people in San Francisco.
Nah, homeless come there because the weather is so great that they can live outside no problem, unless a hurricane is coming.
Some greedy people want money
@@hothotheat3000 actually 1/2 are local people. 15% are from the mainland 48. And about 1/3 come in from Alaska. Yes for warmer weather. I was homeless December 2013/ May 2014. I did a reverse. I got work in Alaska. Then Texas. Now 2021. Well I've been back in Florida since 2016 had a job before covid-19. So in 2020 and now 2021 I've been working in Alaska again. Thankfully I have a home and I'm established in Florida. But I can say 2 things. We have 3 or 4 guys who are from Hawaii up here working. And if I didn't have a place in Florida I might consider returning to Hawaii. And I'd likely live on the streets as to not spend much of my money. So Many from Alaska are in not so good shape they are homeless in Hawaii. However some are seasonal workers. They work May- September October then afterwards go to Hawaii. Why spend such rediculess amounts on rent when living outside is doable in warm weather?? After you that for 3/4/5 years. You'll save up money to go warever else you want.
@@carlgharis7948 Hey man would it be weird if I could ask you a few questions over email? I'm getting ready to head to Yellowstone for a few months to do work and this is the first time I've done pick up and move work.
I paid $750 per month for a prison cell sized furnished studio apartment with utilities and parking included. I left in 2013 so I assume that would easily be over $1,000 now. I lived in the building behind Yajima Service Station. 929 South Sheridan Street was the address. Within 4 years of leaving I bought a house and have more $$$ in the bank than I have ever had in my life. All while making around the same amount of money.
lol. I know that area. Drive by often.
Hoping to get a nursing job on Oahu in the next year or so. I should be around the 100k mark. So, hoping I can get by.
I think for one person that salary should be good. Just have to consider the moving costs and culture shock.
Furnished 2 bedroom in Waikiki will run you about $2500-3000
it's pretty much more expensive to move stuff here than to just get new once you arrive. When I came I found that it did make sense to bring my vehicle with me since cars are more expensive here. I had a car a few years old that was working really well. Drove to Calif and shipped from there for $1200.00
Howzit! I believe that rent is higher in Big Island than you shared. If you based your research on the Hilo side then you are correct. But if you come to Kona, Waimea and Kohala side you will be shocked to see that a basic home rental will be $2400 - $3200. I appreciate your video and giving your audience a eye opening on how expensive it is to live in Hawaii. Mahalo's
Thanks for sharing. Didn't know it was that expensive on that side.
So normal prices for Dallas. We pay 2,500 for a condo
I have coworkers who pay $1700 to $2000 a month for a 300 square foot studio with a Murphy bed and a folding table in Washington dc.
dang these prices are stressing me out
@kcuf7 is your area safe? whats prices like for almond milk or bananas? do you have a car? whats gas like? it's better hearing from those that are actually residing where you want to. thank you advance. :)
As someone born and raised in Hawaii, it honestly isn’t worth it. I plan on moving hopefully in the next year or so
Good luck with the move. Stay safe.
I feel you too. Born n raised on Oahu and always been living in an apartment my whole life. Parents are first generations on the island. I’m getting tired of living by the landlord’s rules. I’m a building maintenance technician/handyman in Waikiki earning $19 an hour and I’ve been thinking about checking out Texas some day. I wanted to be able to own a home with a full garage one day as a working class person.
@@caesarho3911 same, ive only lived in apartments. In fact I’ve only been in a house a couple times in my life lol. Unless you’re working a job that makes crazy good money or you’re moving in with a big family, buying a house here is next to impossible with the starting price around $900,000. And even if you manage to be able to afford it here what you could get in Texas for that is probably double the size. That’s a big reason why I’m leaving, at least I’ll have a chance to eventually own a house which is my goal
You should compare rents to your closest US neighbor city’s. San Fransisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego... Rents in San Fransisco and San Jose, Start at 3000k
Good information, I lived in Hawaii for 2 years it's hard for ppl to understand how expensive it's is and how much a
person has to work, just to get by
Yeah, and it's getting more expensive.
I've been here for 50 years and watched the cost of living go banana's. I'm in a good place, my mortgage including taxes and mega insurance is only $780.23, I built the home myself over the years
out of pocket and rolled over a small construction loan into a mortgage, used my veterans loan to get a 2.25% loan. My home is a custom redwood cedar open beam 2 bedroom 2 full bath home
reflecting my artistic background. For work, I'm retired and 83 years old, been retired for over 16 years, service work was my business.
Wow, great situation. And yes, it's getting more expensive.
It's all relative...I currently live in NJ and I'm considering a job offer in Oahu.
My rent in NJ is $3000 a month for a 2 bed 2.5 bath townhouse in an apartment building on the Hudson river across from Manhattan.
I'm blessed to make good money and stand to make even more in Hawaii. If you're telling me a single family home is $2200, I see it as a discount! From my research, there are plenty of options around 3k a month which keeps me at the same budget in a similar cost of living.
If you want to move to Hawaii from Florida or Texas where it's less expensive and they have no state income tax-- you will feel it much more than I will from NJ.
Good luck to everyone trying to decide if the move is right or not-- me included.
Thanks for the info
you have to research gas, food, activities.
Massachusetts rents near Boston are almost double Hawaii's
You forgot to mention the taxes they take out of your paycheck.. it’s way too much that’s what makes it hard to live in Hawaii gross $1k a week they take out like almost $400 from that... I gross $1k here in Vegas they take out just little over $100 cuz no state tax
I make right at 1300 every two weeks and they take 400 a paycheck from me In North Dakota is freaking insane. Thankfully a 2 bedroom in a 1980s built apartment is 800 a month.
My husband and I have a 2 year $20000 plan before we move. We want to as you said test out the waters. So we will be renting.
I WISH the north bay in Cali had Honolulu’s availability and rent prices! Heading to Honolulu soon
Great video with interesting information. You're really funny too. Thank-you.😃❤
Glad you enjoyed!
I could see myself living there as a young adult without a family. But
The older I get , with kids, the more financial freedom and financial Independence I wantt to have as I age closer to retirement. Ie: paid off house, a good 401k, money in the bank... memories of travel.. .Not still be working at age 68 living paycheck to paycheck.
Look at Mexico if you want to retire early.
@@alohastateofmind3565 I'm a us veteran. I don't know if I can get VA healthcare in Mexico.
I think Hawaii is nice if you didn't have to worry about the housing costs. Like if you could buy a home with cash, retiring here is definitely affordable. The probably is for those who don't own and have to continue to pay higher and higher rents. For them, retirement is probably not an option.
@@HelloFromHawaii retirement isn't an option even for buyers who have a mortgage. I mean who has 500k sitting in a savings account to buy a 700 sq ft condo?
You're right. The only way you retire in Hawaii is if you already have your home or condo paid off by your mid 60s.
Virtually noone in Hawaii.
The more realistic way to retire in Hawaii is live in the mainland in a low cost of living state, and save and invest 30-40 working years smart, then hope you don't die before 60... And then retire to Hawaii with no debt in your 60s with your life savings.
I’m supposed to look at 2 furnished studio apartments in Waikiki tomorrow. One seems cheap at 1175 and of course it’s very basic. The other one is 1550, much nicer, and has a lanai.
However move in costs seem exorbitant to me compared to Florida where I was. That’s because they want you to pay 3 months in advance and the same amount for the security deposit. I can do it but it’s more than I think it’s worth and could even be a scam.
My interesting new dilemma is well, like you say, do I want to make that much of a commitment up front?
Or maybe just keep living in monthly AirBnbs for now until the reduced rents get higher again.
I’m thinking this problem alone might make me leave sooner than I want. But don’t want to! Great place and great people!
Good luck on the decision. Hope you find a great place.
Dude right now in San Francisco with the rents dropping 30% a studio in SF is $2,500 - 3,000 a month and that cheap! A house forget about it unless your making well over 200 thousand and then your still struggling.
I'm from New York and those prices seem pretty average to me. at least you get beautiful scenery and nice beaches I think it's worth the money.
Sure, but compared to NY the job market and pay level is way way less. That’s the gotcha.
@@JohannGambolputty22 and you don't need a car and gas money in New York
Peter Dods, Absolutely a huge difference. You cannot live without a car in Hawaii. Sure you can take DaBus but you won’t want to.
They don’t tell you that most of the beaches are crowded with tourists and homeless people. And as someone who’s was born and raised here the “scenery” gets old real quick and you can’t drive to another state to change it up
@@sheltonhunt562 Absolutely. My wife and I are fortunate to have friends and family on neighboring islands so we frequent quite often. Let’s be honest it’s Oahu that’s the worst. If my job didn’t tie me to the homeless cesspool that is downtown, I would love to live on Maui or the big island.
I came across your channel today and I really appreciate your total honesty. I run my own online business and that's how I plan to save enough to live out there and still support myself once I arrive. The only gate keeper for an online business is your own creativity and stick-tuvitiveness (not word, is now lol). Maybe it's not for everyone but it's another option.
Also as a mainlander, considering moving to Hawaii, what advice would you give to help someone have the smoothest transition culturally and not disrespect any locals? I really want to go right because I know the people of Hawaii has been mistreated before and often forgotten and I don't want to be a part of that legacy. Thanks for all you do and keep up the great work, we appreciate it.
Thanks for watching the video. As far as advice, it's tough to say. I've worked with a lot of people from the Mainland who struggle to transition here. I would say just try to learn how local life is like and adapt. It's not the same as the Mainland. Be respectful and friendly. And at the end of the day, you still may offend others just by how you look. Frankly, I find that unfair, but some locals are like that. Kindness goes a long way here because people remember. I'm sure I could make a whole video about this issue. lol :) Good luck on the move.
@@HelloFromHawaii I'm a pretty laid back person and always treat others with compassion and kindness. I understand if someone may not like me just cause I'm white but I won't be offended- it's out of my control. I appreciate your response and well wishes. I do think this would be a great video because there may be some nuances to Hawaiian culture that's counter intuitive to mainlanders. So it could be rather helpful. Thanks again :)
Southern California has these prices as well.
Geez but you know what Hawaii doesnt have? The SALARY. Not even close to NYC and Cali. Also the daily household products are almost DOUBLE of what we pay.
In 2022 Vegas finally hit an average 1 bed I bath around 1500+ 🤨 tell me why I shouldn’t do it anyway
Me and my fiance planning to move to Honolulu, so my fiancee can become to a police officer with a green card citizenship, while I still receiving social security income benefits every first of the month. We decide to rent a 1 bedroom apartment out there with a cheap rent cost.
Honolulu definitely needs more police officers. Good luck with the move.
Steven A I think you can buy a condo a cheap price use trulia.com
@@annielin2894 Condo associations can charge big monthly fees so factor that in too.
@@happycook6737 thanks I am not moving there anymore it is hell in the USA
Moving to Hawaii in July for at least one year, and I must be honest that after watching this channel and just knowing my self, I am not looking forward to moving to Honolulu. :(
We bought our house back in 2000-2001 i think around 300K. But 2020 houses are over 1 million now. Rent is like $2200. You need to be married if you wanna pay for rent or have a good paying job.
Great time to buy a house. Can't find much for 300K now.
Coming from California if I can rent a house for $2200 I will be super happy with that!
When buying - the cost of the transaction for the high prices alone wipes out 2-3 years of appreciation. (Housing is stalling and prices are going down right now). Gets even worse when you factor condo dues. So unless you have $1.2M, owning a house is not happening. You *could* buy a median priced house, but it’ll either be too far away from work and your commute will suck, or it will be one of 6 houses 3 feet from each other with single wall construction and no parking, and then there’s burglary. At least with a Condo you usually have security, but then you get back to the dues and assessments. Not trying to throw shade, I love living here, but it has some ‘special’ challenges.
So true. It's tough to buy here. I'm starting to see more and more properties with two or three houses on them. Getting a little tight in some neighborhoods. But it's the land that's so expensive.
Guess you never rented in any major city in the US. These prices are completely comparable. No sticker shock here.
But milk is 10$ a galleon.... and electric will be double or triple what you pay now
@@crescentsmoon I dont drink milk soooo...🙄🤦♀️ Electric cost, sure. But then we also have to go back to the minimum wage being twice that of many other states.
@@ElleTee187 I mean I'm born and raised there. I watched my mom work 3 jobs just to barely get by. I got a job at 16 so I could help with bills.... Shes a high school teacher btw so not like minimum wage stuff. I myself worked a full time job and a part time job just to get by before I moved to rhe mainland. This is very normal in Hawai'i. Everything is more expensive in the island. Everything.
Maybe rent is higher in NYC, And San fran, but everything is higher in Hawai'i
We aren't talking a major city with wonderful amenities, etc.
Ditto Denver. And it’s starting to be that way in other Mtn West areas in Wyoming Montana Idaho and Utah as population increases in this region. ‘Affordable’ housing is firmly a middle class issue.
Yeah, I remember when Denver was starting to get expensive back when I was in college. I always thought Northern Colorado was a nice place.
I live in Waikiki. I used to live at Palomino Park Highlands Ranch. The rents here are less expensive. No blizzards, more than 4 months of good weather. Oh, and no mass shootings..
@@HelloFromHawaii Btw. I love Ft. Collins. Great place to raise a family..
@@davidg.9932 Nice move!
Love your contents, keep it up. :)
Thanks. Appreciate it.
And is a factor as to why you have so many people on the streets. I was living on the streets on Honolulu December 2013/May 2014. I got $208/ week in unemployment. It's well it's 80 degrees here why pay such prices?? Pay $40/ month and shower at 24 hour fitness
One mans opinion. Yes its expensive for a family. But for younger free spirited person its do able . ohana lifestyle is another option. My tenants pay 930 a month for room and bath and sharing kitchen. They can use my kitchen supplies. Go the beach on weekends. And explore. Being more flexible and creative is another option. No fancy wardrobe nor winter clothing or heating bills vs rent and colorful cuisine. And yes probably good paying jobs required. Another idea is to join the armed services and live off city limits. You can forego Waikiki condo living and explore windward or north shore area. Plenty of good used cars in this island.. Old timers input.
Spot on, numbers are right on the money.
Thanks. :) How you doing?
@@HelloFromHawaii pretty good. Family life in Hawaii. I still remember when your cousin from Kauai whooped me in GoldenEye. I'm never getting over that... 😳🙉
Most places look like section 8...looks shady and gross.
1-bedroom rent at Kukui Plaza cost me $600 per month back in 1985
How much is it if I want to live super rural and far away from any major city? I work remotely anyway
It's pretty cheap the further you are from Honolulu, assuming you're on Oahu. Working remote is great.
Great info. You rock
Thanks.
I live in a room at Down Town 1200$ monthly
Your goal shouldn't be even to rent. Buy if you can. Home values go up too fast. 3 years of rent alone could have been a good downpayment...
Is it illegal in Hawaii for a landlord to refuse to rent to an applicant that is unemployed but has a lot of savings?
I'm not sure about renting laws. I would think they would want to ensure that the person has income coming in.
Goodmorning from nigeria
Please I will like to know if I can get just a room with with its toilet and bathroom for as low as #500 as i'm an international student resuming by fall
Rent in the bay area of CA is quite a bit higher but there are jobs that support that rent.
however, in calif you can commute. We have no placed to go.
@@lifeinthe5-069 Are a lot of locals migrating to the mainland? I wonder how they feel after leaving?
@@norcal9376 I only know one family story. Son and two kids moved to Las Vegas and were back in about 4 months because the kids cried all day. Cried for their friends, the ocean, to stop the heat, to see aunts and uncles, to see and once again live with granny. In same family, one of those Aunts plans to leave for the Mainland once Granny has passed in a few years. Mixed bag....
@@norcal9376 The aunt will leave because she can afford a better life in the Pacific Northwest and not have to live in multigenerational household....
This the most perfect place on Earth. If you do not like the weather leave.
The Asian Gangster Alter Ego is BACK!!!!! hahahahaha
Therefore many people in Hawaii have several jobs at one time to live. One of my friends in Honolulu used to have two jobs. The other friend had three jobs.
That's pretty typical. Multiple jobs and barely making it.
Great video what are your thoughts on living off a pa salary (100-140k) by yourself
That sounds pretty viable, assuming the personal debt (student loans etc.) are low. Renting might be okay. Homeownership may still be tough, depending on the supply. At that income, you probably wouldn't qualify for affordable housing, but it might be too little to compete on the open market. Tough spot, but definitely doable in Hawaii.
Honolulu- San Francisco
Top two Top Tier money disposal cities for cost of living.
Great video, but New York costs way more.
You just answered the question of why there is so many homeless.
That's part of it. There are other social issues that contribute as well.
What if I was a Nurse at the VA. What kind of federal supplement do they give?
I'm not sure about federal programs. You'd have to ask the appropriate authority.
there is no VA hospital, there is Tripler Army Medical Center, I don't know if they have any VA employees or some sort of shared responsibilities.
so much for my dreams of transferring from Wisconsin to Oahu at the Target there...$15/hr won't cut it I guess. Well not without a roommate. But I wouldn't ever depend on a stranger to make their 1/2 of rent.
I think some people make it work, even at $15/hr. It would be tough, though. It really depends on what you're willing to compromise.
I live in Hawaii and you can definitely do it at that salary oh, you will just have some roommates
you won't live well
Roomates are your friends people
Still beats Santa Barbara prices.
This is the prices in Maryland eh
buying a condo in New York City it is going to kill you but I just saw in Hawaii Condo prices 2 Bed and 2 Bathroom around 180K ONLY!
Not at Fee Simple. You probably saw a Lease Hold ad or it’s a bait and switch ad the realtors love to post to attract people to Hawaii. Post up the link.
@Runner Guy thank you!
I got a question for you: Which residential districts of oahu are the best to live and where do you get the best balance of costs for living and quality of living
Maybe you have enough time to give some advices for people who are not citizens of Hawaii or the US yet.
That's hard to say. For Oahu, it's cheaper the further you are from Honolulu. However, that's where most of the jobs are so you'll be driving in traffic, which affects quality of life. In my opinion, the best places to live are probably Hawaii Kai, Kailua, Manoa, Mililani, and Salt Lake.
@@HelloFromHawaii Thanks for the answer 😉 Do u have a intergramm account? Might be more accurate to ask a question if its okay for you?
Cheaper there than Cali!
I was going through craigslist ads , can you really get studio around ala moana/waikiki for under $1300 or its a scam? Cause if its legit, i see no problem in surviving in paradise even with minimal wage.
I think it depends. I would try to visit before signing anything. There are cheap places in Waikiki, but they might not be in the best condition.
Working 40 per week at $10.00/hr gets you $1600 per month before taxes, fed and state. Then you have to figure in the electricity, without AC and with insulation you might get away with $34.00 per month but that is with new appliances and all low consumption lights etc. In Waikiki you can get a TV signal so don't need cable, internet will be at least $40.00. No great deals on cell service. Oh, and if you want to drink milk, eat fruit veggies, meat etc you
'll need at least $300.00 more if you eat a lot or like to eat out.
Life in the 5-0 I opened Craigslist and even most basic jobs starts at $13-15. I mean I might be wrong since I’m not there. I can only judge by my memories and what I see in Ads
SSVladi New construction low income/subsidized 300 square foot studios are $1100 a month without ac and without parking. So, it depends on how you are used to living. Low income is incredibly hard to get into with waitlist as long as 8 yearsAlso remember that we have rats and cockroaches so the more downtrodden the property the more guests you will have that you may not want. If you plan to be here with a car parking may run you about $150.00 per month and the gas right now is around $3.20 per gallon. Just trying to be honest. If it was easy to survive on your own on a low income job we would not have so many house less and homeless local people.
I live in SoCal. These prices aren't so bad.
SoCal jobs and pay are twice as high as Hawaii.
@@JohannGambolputty22 yep this. The jobs here are at the level mid west states and most of the times, pay lower than that.
@@JohannGambolputty22 That is if you can find a decent job. There is soooo much competition in the job market that about 1/4 of Cal residents live in poverty, one of the highest rates in the nation.
this is still less than CA
I've never paid more than 400$/month rent here on big island.. my norm was 200$/month for a large closet size space with shared bathroom and kitchen and these were generally on ag lots.. that's how I was able to save up to buy land.. I wasn't renting the land really.. so I raised chickens and grew a variety of goods which I traded and/or sold.. I live off of disability which currently is 800$/month approximately... which all that money is now being invested into my own land my own place.. I live off grid.. catchment and solar with a backup generator.. I been on the streets of Washington state to California and to Georgia.. I grew up in Washington.. born and raised.. im actually part Hawaiian.. my 2nd great grandmother was Mary kauihanohano luahiwa Nicholas born in Koloa kauai.. her husband my 2nd great grandfather Joaquin gomes dasilva was born in funchal portugal and snuck onto the ss Bordeaux when he was 16 or so.. came to Hawaii married my grandma and had my great grandpa Benjamin dasilva who left the islands where my grandma and mother and i was born.. I moved here after being homeless in Washington.. winters suck.. my grandma told me to go somewhere warm and I did.. I came here and it was the best thing i could have done.. I'd probably still be homeless or dead if I was in the mainland.. anywho I've watched a couple of your videos and I have to say it's obviously from your own perspective.. I've obviously had my own experience here.. I hate to say it but it seems like you are trying to play on people's fears for the sake of keeping hawaii from growing.. I've lived here 13 years.. came here with nothing now im basically a local.. and even though I literally have family ties here being Portuguese and Hawaiian I mean there are places here named after my family.. it's weird to me.. but I don't think I lucked out via nepotism.. but more so being an opportunist.. being open to the possibilities.. going from homeless in Washington state to home owner in hawaii.. maybe you all need to take a lesson from the bottom of the barrel here.. I keep hearing about people getting priced out if hawaii but I got priced in.. no way i could have what I got now in the mainland.. I swear people focus on the problems more than the solutions.. my great grandpa came here on a boat that took almost a year to get here as a teenager and started a store in Honolulu called dasilvas.. he came here alone.. granted the rest of his family came over later.. my 3rd great grandfather and mother and all his siblings.. I basically applied the same principles of my forefathers and I think it served me well enough.. I may be Hawaiian and Portuguese and have family on all the islands but I don't know any of them.. no one is helping me.. I'm on disability but im making it happen... from homeless in the mainland to homeowner here in hawaii.. maybe I'm just a lot like my grandparents.. it seems to be our nature to get around.. finding better opportunities... maybe where others don't necessarily see them.. it's the destination that matters.. once you know where you are going you have no choice but to make it happen.. knowing is half the battle...
Mahalo for sharing your experiences
Me and my wife are planning to move there. We are still trying to pay off all our debt first. If I move with my job that pays 60k and she is a special ed teacher so 40 -50k we should be okay right?
It depends. Coming to Hawaii debt-free is great. However, your quality of life, at first, may be different as you get used to the costs and culture shock. I believe there's a study that says that if you earn more than $150,000 per year as a household, you'll be comfortable. Of course, that's assuming you live on a budget as well. It's hard to say, but I would save as much as I could before coming to Hawaii.
Who do you think are the top earners in HI? (Doctors, etc) Or do you notice a lot of rich people from California buying houses? Cool channel 😃
Hard to say who are the top earners. Probably company executives? Banks and healthcare facilities?
@@HelloFromHawaii Thanks for answering I like your channel! I'm from MA and even here it's tough for young people to buy a house. You have a cool perspective
The onws on trulia ( rentals) are cheap
Do they have low income housing for disabled people?
I'm not sure about that. There may be public housing, but the waitlist is usually pretty long.
@@HelloFromHawaii I feel sorry for the disabled in Hawaii, then. That must be rough.
Become client of care Hawaii
Then they can set you up at a place called mhk (mento healtt kokua).
what is that
Crazy brahs!
Lol here watching in nyc not understanding any of these cons. Houses built in 1970s,1980s? Lol houses here are 100 years old. High rent? Lol it's discounted compared to here.
GOOD INFO -
Rip off rent prices
Affordable to who,
Too much money, go to Bali instead.
Can us citizens travel to Bali now?
Toronto rents!
It's just as expensive as California
GREED LANDLORDS
GREED
Toliko je i u Beogradu, a nema taj pogled, sunce i plazu. A pri tom je zemlja mnogo siromasnija od vase.
Thats insane...
who in the fuck lives in hawaii and dreams of going to vegas//
A lot of Hawaiians vacation in Las Vegas, it’s one of the top destinations.
U have to have two jobs