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Yes! For real It is very important to have different streams of income and a diversified portfolio as for me I have already invested in crypto which is very profitable and easy to gain
You, sir, just gained a new subscriber. I love region-focused channels who are HONEST about where they reside. Honesty doesn't mean you are bashing a place. You simply let know people the good,bad, and the ugly. Everyone knows Hawaii is beautiful. But how many of us know the challenges? I certainly didn't. Keep putting out your unique content. Its not always about the views.
When I saw $207k to be happy in Hawaii. I almost choked on my plate lunch haha. For me I'm a minimalist, as long as I got my family and a roof over my head and some good food I'm happy. Mahalo for your videos!
Having a high paying job will probably not make you happy. But having less bills, 0 debt and a decent stress-work environment doesnt give so much happiness but it does bring me peace of mind. (A wise man once said, The tallest trees suffers most from the strong winds.)
I could not agree more with you on the salary requirement just to be "comfortably happy" in HI. When I lived in a small Waikiki studio even I could not afford to do much of anything after paying rent, bills, food. It worked out though because the beach was free
It’s an eye opener to find out as to how much you need to live “happily” in Hawaii. But like you said happiness is subjective. I have many friends on O’ahu and they certainly don’t make that much and they are “happy”. Thanks for sharing the statistics, always love watching your videos.
Thank you so much for these videos. You are well grounded and real. I love Hawaii's beauty too. I used to live at the back of Ahuimanu Valley and we used to try to count the waterfalls coming off the Koolaus. Good luck! I also think that living in WA state reminds me of home since I have access to mountains and the ocean, although at a much cooler temperature. I also could not afford to live in Hawaii at all on my income. Here I get help on my property taxes, utility bills, and in some other areas because of my age and income. And, no income tax. I treasure my life in Hawaii (born and raised there and raised my family there too). It gave me much joy. But I also love it here.
6:29 something I took for granted for a whole decade. I feel like as a child in the 90s and early 2000s I did have a love and respect for the pure tropical paradise beauty Hawaii has but something changed when I left highschool in 2012... it's like I saw it every day and just assumed it would always be there every new dawn. Now that in poorer than I've ever been in my young adult life, I'll likely never return to my homeland to appreciate it's glorious beauty never again. a haunting reminder to never take anything good in your daily life for granted.
I LOVE the fact someone is finally doing real videos on Hawai'i. BTW if anyone wants a deeper dive Randall W. Roth's The Price of Paradise: Lucky We Live Hawai'i Vol 1-2 although decades old much of it is still relevant. His book Broken Trust with Samual King is deepest dive on interworking of Hawai'i and worth a read as well. I'm mentioned it before Bishop Trust really in elephant in the room and unfortunately few if anyone wants to address it. Personally I went crazy making only 41k before taxes and found whole thing so top heavy in that no matter how hard I worked was wasn't a local haole nor or part of inter circle of Iolani and Punahou professional class couldn't gain any ground (I have STEM degree Cornell U. and it didn't mean much locally)
Yeah Hawaii really is more about who you know than the University you came from. It helps and you stand out though if you did went to a famous school but it can't get you far without knowing someone. I know plenty of private school kids growing up that went to either UH or a mainland school and they still struggle here.
@@lordkent8143 for sure on locals struggling, next door there was four generation (7 people) in one 1800 sq foot house, the whole Ahuimanu area went from local family to military officers in decades. Once grandparents pass (or auntie or uncle) the sale of house isn't enough 2-4 way split for next generation. Worst still the more prices do up the more military pumps up the the housing allowance it's gnarly feedback loop. Even bigger tragedy is many rentals or only available to military families because of the insurance guarantee. Kailua went from sleepy beach town to Waikiki 2.0. A saw a lot girls date/marry men 20-30 years old and forfeit healthy and youthful life just to seek stability and get out of parents house. As you said most of working professional in town who have UH's degrees make the long trip each day for a from their parents house on Windward or Leeward side for an unsustainable salary at a state job. The whole thing is something of mess and struggle as you pointed out (I'm sure your aware of all these things, I'm just venting at this point)
@@runningwithshemp yeah Hawaii has many disparities that isn't talked about in depth. Like we know it but people hardly do much other than say it's expensive in paradise. The whole system is just rotten to the core. In many ways Hawaii is part of this neocolonialism and fueling the Military industrial complex more than it is a state. Sure, the state gets money from having military bases here but most of that money isnt going to the improvement of its locals.
@@lordkent8143 Absolutely on neocolonialism and fueling the Military industrial complex. It's strategic location really compounds the issue of sovereignty and one of my friends pointed out the reason it became a state in 1959 was to avoid UN's 1960 "Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples." I have no proof of this but suspect Daniel Inouye pushed statehood as a personal power grab, and in some respects the conflict over the TMT has little to do with summit but vacuum of power he left and now we see the infighting with OHA, the state gov, Bishop Trust and protesters all wanting control. I point TMT as reflecting power struggle as conversely there was fraction of protesting over the rail on Oahu. All in all I hope issue of sovereignty can be resolved or some update version of the akaka bill can pass. Ultimately I really don't know, I'm not a stakeholder on these issues and I just hope the best for everyone there and it's horrible to see local having to move to Vegas, PNW, Utah, AZ just to semblance of individual agency
I think your channel is well positioned to explain how a successful "aloha economy," is available here and a key to balance. As corny as it may sound to skeptics, aloha really does work for finding contentment in this fiscally challenged environment. Giving, not just receiving aloha is as important as a paycheck to survive with joy in Hawaii. If people aren't sure about how an aloha based culture can work, it may be worth researching. Then they can decide if if it's within their personal definition of happiness. Some old timers here say there's not as much aloha as there was before. Maybe it's time to give back and build up that revenue. Mahalo nui for sharing your aloha.
7:40 as for this reason. it's an admirable reason especially for me right now and those who have also recently left Paradise. Binge watching a lot of these videos daily since I've arrived in texas has kept my crippling depression under control at the very least. please continue to make more new Hawaii content.
It may be hard for you to research, but an interesting topic for a video would be the availability of professional services in Hawaii. Outside of Honolulu, and especially on the other islands I understand that finding physicians in some specialties, hospitals with advanced devices, and finding good attorneys, accountants, and other service providers is much harder than on the mainland. Also, finding skilled auto mechanics, plumbers, and electricians who charge reasonable prices seems to be harder than on the mainland.
Thanks for the recommendation. I know that access to professional services are challenging, especially in rural areas and the neighbor islands. I'll keep this topic in mind. Mahalo!
I'm a mortgage underwriter and see loans all over, but primarily the western states including HI - and I see probably 100 new loans a month. Out of that 100, I can tell you that on less than 1% of those, the households make over 200k/year. And around 50% don't make 100k/year. I'm not sure where the 207k figure came from, and happiness is subjective.
Mahalo for sharing your experience on the mortgage end. The figures were from an online article. I'm not exactly sure about the methodology. I'm surprised that around half don't make at least $100K. Seems like a lot of risk. Thanks for sharing.
I would live in a hut to live in Hawaii. Life is too short. Contentment and happiness is the reason for living. We work til 65-67. Die 78-83. Not much time to enjoy your life after retirement. Live where and how it makes your soul happy. Hawaii is my happy place 🤗
A super deluxe hut! 10' x 20' miniature home on tiny footprint of land; marble, stainless steel, oak, teak, bamboo, ...all the goodies!! Juuuuust enough space there for one minicompact car. Sound like heaven yet......
I just returned Feb. 22 from another trip to Oahu, and mainly resided near the downtown area. I am constantly looking for employment there so I can possibly move there permanently. This specific video will certainly assist in me choosing the proper job opportunity to successfully make the move. Thank you so much. I enjoy all of your videos that I have viewed. Keep it up! Mahalo nui loa from Texas!
My mom was a teacher at St Elizabeth's Church & my dad worked at Sears & was a science teacher at Kaimuki. I worked since I was 13 y/o. I never thought we were poor/below the means BUT I did graduate from MPI & I thank my grandparents everyday for that gift. With all 3 of us working ... Lol my brother worked too there wasn't anything we couldn't do. Family time is precious.. I love my parents
Im at $160k in Hawaii but i still feel poor. I drive a 14 yo car , rent a home, havent taken a vacation in two years, dont eat out much, and dont spend a lot on myself or family. I do save $3k a month but i told my wife that just making another $30k to $50k would allow us to live and have way more fun. Instead, im saving as much as i can to hopefully buy a house someday.
I lived in Honolulu for close to 30 years as single with no responsibilities didn't even spend $200 thousand entire time never had a full time job but greeted important mainland celebrities knew almost every influential person and politician in hawaii. Took care of fancy houses and was invited to alot of different industry party s. In Hawaii it's who know is what counts most
Some of fancy houses from Kahala out to Hawaii kai are a trip and a half. I visiting friend who was housing siting/care taker off Laukahi Street in one most swank spots thinking holy moly this is heavenly
@@runningwithshemp I took care of large houses out on the marina in Hawaii Kai. Also high rise luxury condominiums in waikiki. Lived by university upper and lower manoa kailua and north shore. Spent time in almost every major part of oahu
Born and raised in Hawaii but live on the mainland now. My wife and I are retired and own our own home and don’t have major bills. House is paid for and our combined net yearly income is above 70 grand a year. I really miss living in Hawaii but we don’t think that’s enough to move to Hawaii.
When you said you grew up the Windward Side and love the Ko’olau Mountains, you definitely got my attention. I wasn’t born here, but moving to O’ahu’s windward side was the best choice I could do! The Ko’olau Mountains are mesmerizing, beautiful, but at the same time challenging, definitely make you sweat. I learned so much about Hawaii. I probably know more about it then my actual home country 😆 If you ever want to do a hike let me know! I am always outdoors 🤙🏻
It depends on "happy". Mainland USA people "need" a big house and a few cars to be "happy" plus vacations a few times a year, food shipped in from the mainland, etc. So they need a lot of money.
IN 1973, I WAS AT THE UH. ONE OF MY PROFESSORS SAID AT THE TIME IT WOULD TAKE $50,000 TO LIVE COMFORTABLY IN HAWAII. NOW I CAN IMAGINE IS 10 TIMES THAT AMOUNT!!!
What defines your happiness? For me, Family, friends, my pets, a roof over my head, food on the table. Nothing better than sharing a meal with your loved ones.:)
Your channel is very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing more about Hawaii. I love your country and I wish to see this beautiful country in the future. 😊
Thanks for the awesome content! I really enjoy watching your videos. I live on the mainland but have family in Hawaii. I dream of living in Hawaii but not sure I can afford it with especially with a growing family. I appreciate the insight.
I have a question, you are native to Hawaii, my wife and I will be in Oahu for 6 days. She and I are the same we love to see the culture we want to see those people and places not owned by big corporations. So the True Hawaii. Do you have any suggestions?
I really like Kauai for the "true Hawaii experience", but on Oahu, there are some nice spots that aren't too touristy. Central Oahu is nice and East Oahu if you get a chance. I would probably not spend too much time in Waikiki.
Happy to me means I can pay bills and account for emergencies without a bit of stress. I can afford my own home in a safe, quiet neighborhood. I can afford to travel. I can afford to come and go at my leisure and not be restricted by financial circumstances. And I can afford poke. Lots of poke!
Great video .. tell it like it is ... Majority of families living on day to day survival skills, but billionaires are buying up the properties and pricing everyone out of paradise.
If you want to travel between islands, is air travel the only option? Are there ferries that make trips between islands? If air is the only option how much are tickets? For locals, is even travel between islands cost prohibitive?
I’m an architect. Apart from this topic, I always wonder despite of very expensive housing cost in Hawaii, the quality is generally pretty low. Both design wise and build quality. $1 million houses are still looks like cheaply built tract house by some ‘Walmart’ kind of ‘El Cheapo’ developer. Why there’s no variety in quality housing? Anyone knows?
Hey, I'm a City Planner in Honolulu. All I can is that yes design is really lackluster and plain here. Plain to where it's boring rather than that nice minimalist look. A lot of the times it's the price of materials and services here that thwart innovative building. That and Honolulu has strict zoning and ordinances. I'm sure someone can tell you more, but that's what I've notice from my experience.
It’s not the house. Property values, LOCATION, drives up the prices. A $1 Million house is barely in a good neighborhood. If you expect quality, it’s usually 2 or 3 times more. Or build your own custom home by tearing it down.
@@lordkent8143 your comment is very interesting and informative. We have visited Kauai 7 times. I found the old resort of Hanalei Bay beautiful. Very dated but still outstanding. The staff, grounds, the view, even the dated pool... loved it all. We chose to return to this resort many times. Interestingly as a designer I stopped looking at design while there because the beauty of the sunsets, sunrises, beaches, mountains, waterfalls, plants 🪴, flowers, trees, fruit it overwhelmed me and I let go of my work and just enjoyed God's magnificence. I was humbled and in awe of God ...I realized nothing absolutely nothing I could design could hold a candle to His creation!
@@finned958 Agreed. However strangely I’ve found beautiful empty lots in suburbs are much cheaper than completely ruined shack in dodge neighborhood of Hawaii.
Enjoyed your latest video. BTW: You talk mostly about life on Oahu. What about the other islands? Do folks on Oahu travel much to the other islands on the weekends? If so, what do they when they get there?
Thanks. It's harder to travel to the neighbor islands because of the restrictions. But even pre-pandemic, we might go to a neighbor island once a year if at all.
I wonder what the number looks like for early retirees (fire crowd). I imagine the budget priority will be health insurance, medical, travel, restaurants, etc. so the focus may not be on nice cars or expensive pets.
I created a budget video that talked about the minimum you'd need to live in Hawaii, including for kupuna who are retired. It might give you a general idea.
46.00 an hour, minimally. One individual. And at that you'd be in the poor house just eeking it out at only 40.0 hours, no overtime pay occurring. Or Yu gotta win the lottery. On the mainland, you can eek out a middle class life at 25.00 hour with 9-10 hours overtime a week. If no overtime occurring, you need to be at least, minimally, 28.00 hour. These scenario equates to lower middle class. Not even middle middle class.
Yeah, first time I filed this early. lol. I was thinking where I could jump from. I think my biggest jump was on Kauai and it was maybe 10 feet until I hit the water. Too scared.
Hey. Apologies. I just discovered your chanel. I'm not sure if this is the place for this question, but short story, I'm a mutt. Meaning a mixture of a lot of different blood. I'm from Southern California, and never knew my biological father who was from Hawaii. I didn't find out any of the specifics until I was an adult and had some contact with his family. My grandfather's family were Portuguese and came to Maui from the Azores in like 1880. My grandmother was half Chinese and half native Hawaiian. I've heard stories from people that lived on Oahu to the extent of , " yeah, the guys with that name were the guys you don't want to mess around with." Through an aunt I barely know, I guess I have family there, and even back to the Azores. I've never met any of them. When I was younger I had a friend that was also Hawaiian, but raised in California. He'd tell me that a few times his family would go back for reunions where they were all distant cousins he'd never met before. He said you could probably just show up over there, and they'd take you in without questions asked. I've only ever been to Hawaii as a small child, which I barely remember, and then just passing through Pearl as a Marine, but I've always been curious if that's true, and wether I really all of a sudden want this family
Mahalo for the question. Family is a pretty open thing in Hawaii's culture. It's called hanai family where family closeness is extended beyond direct blood relatives. In terms of your particular family dynamics, I'm not sure, but I'm sure if you got in contact with some of them through Facebook or email, that may start the relationship and they may be open to wanting to connect with you more.
Thank you for the response. I was a drunk when I wrote it. To be honest, I'm a little drunk now. I'm noy exactly sure what I was going for there beyond the obvious, but let me try and ask a better question that I'd like to suggest as a video topic or topics. What does it really mean to be Hawaiian? I've seen your video about race in Hawaii, but given the mixed blood brought in past Captain Cook by outside influence as labor for the plantations, what do you consider as real "Hawaiian". Is it just full blooded native? Partial? I don't know much about it other than what I've picked up here and there, and now a little from your channel. Besides my biological father's background I gave previously, I'm a real mutt in general. To say I'm a mix of a whole lot of blood, on both sides of my family. I wouldn't think I'm a real Hawaiian at all. I'm a Californian, and an outsider who's familiar with very little history and culture. My father was born in Maui, I do have family there that I don't know, heritage that goes back to at least 1881ish, and I am like an 1/8 native blood. Could I call myself Hawaiian? What about caucasians that have been on the islands for a couple generations or longer? Are they Hawaiian? What about rich people that have part time vacation homes there that can afford what locals that grew up there can not? Stuff like that. I'd be interested in a locals perspective on these issues. I realize those are a lot of heavy topics, but I thought you studied journalism cuz!
200k sounds about right. Taxes in HI are steep and you need a considerable amount to invest if you want a long term lifestyle. If people making under 100k can meet basic needs and invest for future needs like some places on the mainland - then great. But I have a feeling those who make the median are spending most of their money on housing.
I find your views & comments interesting, I do agree with you about being content with doing such dreary things as cleani ng the kitchen while the family is sleeping but you seem matured for you age, I feel the same but I'm a retired senior Good point of view 😉
I believe $19 an hour would be necessary to just barely make it, according to the studies. I think to live comfortably a household would need about $140K annually.
Personally, I think cars are useless to own. Especially on islands. I know a lot of people hate the HART project due to corruption, but the idea behind it is objectively superior to vehicle transport.
I really appreciate your videos. They help me understand much better our lives will be like when we move to Maui. Mahalo Nui (our daughter isnengaged to a Maui local, so we would like our family to stay together.
You're welcome. Congratulations on the move to Maui. Moving from Japan? Mainland? Maui is very beautiful and I'm sure you'll have a great time. Allow for adjustments, but it's a great community.
We live in So Cal. I'm a Haole from West LA, my husband is native Japanese.I majored in Japanese and Linguistics so I teach ESL and Japanese. I've only been to Hilo where my daughter played volleyball at UH Hilo. I appreciate the beauty of the Hawaiian culture and the horrible history of how Hawaii was annexed by the US. We just want our family to be together and it's so expensive to buy a home on Maui. But at least your videos have helped me understand why it's so tough to earn enough to live there. Mahalo Nui
@@HelloFromHawaii Sorry to bother you, but I was wondering if Hawai'i is vaccinating people for COVID yet? In So Cal it's just seniors.My hubby is from Japan but we want to move to Maui since my daughter will continue to live there after marrying a local. I haven't seen my daughter on Maui in a year and a half and I really miss her. She can't figure out where to register for it. Mahalo Nui!
By the way, after watching so many of your videos I'm nervous about finding a home.I've also decided that out of respect for the native culture, I should educate myself. PBS Hawaii has many many great videos on You Tube that are round table discussions about the various issues locals face, and interesting programs like Hiki No. Your videos sparked my interest in these things. Thanks!
I’m surprised you did not touch more on the state income tax and the general excise tax (trickles down to the residents). What this state takes from your earnings is nuts and where does it all go...?
I’d be willing to bet not even 5% of Hawaii residents earn over $200,000 per year and that’s household income not just one person. You have countless bums in Hawaii doing just fine, I think people can manage making $100,000 per year lol
Wait a minute, $207,480, is that Gross or Net after you take out Federal, State, Social Security, Medicare taxes, and Health Insurance? If it's Net then Gross household income would be $285,000......
Hot potato subject as it lightly touches the massive tax monster that Hawaii is. #2 highest overall according to nerd wallet. But you did it right. Hey we had a condo for 12 years on BI. Moved to a house in retirement. Have you ever thought about making a video about the difference between them on Oahu. Not necessarily good vs. bad but differences. If you grew up there in a house you would certainly be qualified to discuss it. Just a thought.
wait its cheaper to live in california and ny where job opportunities are so much more plentiful than in hawaii? damn. but then you have to deal with mainland north america issues i guess. better at that point live in japan or south korea or taiwan/hk/china but then u gotta learn the language.
@@lordkent8143 I live in New York City. We have so many options here. You can live really really Cheaply in NYC. Or you can spent millions in one afternoon. Just go down to Chelsea galleries and pick up a few paintings.
Brother I live in Hawaii most part of my life. And is. Sole purpose of direction I never starving the ohana first and I am rich in ina I pay for nothing in Hawaii because Hawaiian is me and God does not charge love you but please stop saying down on. Malama pono
I make 55k in Fresno, California. Bought my first house at 25 for 246k. 3bd 2bath with a pool during COVID. I have everything I need and extra. Offered a job on Kauai for 42.51/hr and definitely I’m taking it.
I live in Waikiki. Little Oahu is very population-dense and very expensive. There are much better choices in the USA. Just stay away from the urban jungles and bad government.
Living paycheck to paycheck, never being able to afford a home or have children for me did not equal happiness. In the Northwest I make 3x my salary I made in Hawaii for the same job and own a home on an acre. All that plus watching the Democrats destroy the state reinforces that I made the right decision. Missing my family is the biggest downside
*No 1: Don't Only Hope On Government's Responds On security Matter's And Economy growth,*
*No 2: As An Individual You Should Be Safeguarded And Also Look For Different Self Business And Trade Not Only Waiting on Betterment of Stock market activities,*
*No 3: Most Important Always Save The Little You Can And Think Of What To Do With It When It Becomes Good For Capital,*
*Because Government Have Failed Us In Aspect Of Security, Economics Activities And Other Trading Systems.*
Yes! For real It is very important to have different streams of income and a diversified portfolio as for me I have already invested in crypto which is very profitable and easy to gain
Exactly I'm also happy to start investing too than to have my money sleeping in bank
Stocks are good but we have to make the right plans
Yes Stocks are good but they are a lot of businesses more convenient than stocks
That’s the fact well I only invested in stocks and will love to know a better investment too
You, sir, just gained a new subscriber. I love region-focused channels who are HONEST about where they reside. Honesty doesn't mean you are bashing a place. You simply let know people the good,bad, and the ugly. Everyone knows Hawaii is beautiful. But how many of us know the challenges? I certainly didn't. Keep putting out your unique content. Its not always about the views.
Best comment award 🏆
Mahalo. Appreciate it. :)
@@designdoctor247 haha thanks dude lol. Its only the truth though!😁
It's illegal for Hawaii to be only for rich people
When I saw $207k to be happy in Hawaii. I almost choked on my plate lunch haha. For me I'm a minimalist, as long as I got my family and a roof over my head and some good food I'm happy. Mahalo for your videos!
Same, i dont need all the extra. Just my family, pets, food and shelter.
Well said! You two need to do a Collab!!!
I thought he said 270k* and that was a type on the screen LUL
@@biglexi Pet’s cost vet bills
Having a high paying job will probably not make you happy. But having less bills, 0 debt and a decent stress-work environment doesnt give so much happiness but it does bring me peace of mind. (A wise man once said, The tallest trees suffers most from the strong winds.)
I agree that reducing personal costs will help quality of life.
I could not agree more with you on the salary requirement just to be "comfortably happy" in HI. When I lived in a small Waikiki studio even I could not afford to do much of anything after paying rent, bills, food. It worked out though because the beach was free
That!!! "The beach was FREE! Aaaahhhh beautiful words ❤
Glad the beaches are free. :) Just gotta find parking.
@@HelloFromHawaii
If you live in Waikiki you could probably walk:-)
It’s an eye opener to find out as to how much you need to live “happily” in Hawaii. But like you said happiness is subjective. I have many friends on O’ahu and they certainly don’t make that much and they are “happy”. Thanks for sharing the statistics, always love watching your videos.
Mahalo. Yeah, happiness is subjective. Relationships, personal growth, and health are often bigger contributors to overall happiness.
Thank you so much for these videos. You are well grounded and real. I love Hawaii's beauty too. I used to live at the back of Ahuimanu Valley and we used to try to count the waterfalls coming off the Koolaus. Good luck! I also think that living in WA state reminds me of home since I have access to mountains and the ocean, although at a much cooler temperature. I also could not afford to live in Hawaii at all on my income. Here I get help on my property taxes, utility bills, and in some other areas because of my age and income. And, no income tax. I treasure my life in Hawaii (born and raised there and raised my family there too). It gave me much joy. But I also love it here.
Ahuimanu is nice. I didn't realize how close the houses are to the mountains.
@@HelloFromHawaii We lived in the last house on the road at the time. It was starting to build past our house when we moved. Still a beautiful place.
6:29 something I took for granted for a whole decade.
I feel like as a child in the 90s and early 2000s I did have a love and respect for the pure tropical paradise beauty Hawaii has but something changed when I left highschool in 2012... it's like I saw it every day and just assumed it would always be there every new dawn.
Now that in poorer than I've ever been in my young adult life, I'll likely never return to my homeland to appreciate it's glorious beauty never again. a haunting reminder to never take anything good in your daily life for granted.
I LOVE the fact someone is finally doing real videos on Hawai'i. BTW if anyone wants a deeper dive Randall W. Roth's The Price of Paradise: Lucky We Live Hawai'i Vol 1-2 although decades old much of it is still relevant. His book Broken Trust with Samual King is deepest dive on interworking of Hawai'i and worth a read as well. I'm mentioned it before Bishop Trust really in elephant in the room and unfortunately few if anyone wants to address it.
Personally I went crazy making only 41k before taxes and found whole thing so top heavy in that no matter how hard I worked was wasn't a local haole nor or part of inter circle of Iolani and Punahou professional class couldn't gain any ground (I have STEM degree Cornell U. and it didn't mean much locally)
Yeah Hawaii really is more about who you know than the University you came from. It helps and you stand out though if you did went to a famous school but it can't get you far without knowing someone. I know plenty of private school kids growing up that went to either UH or a mainland school and they still struggle here.
@@lordkent8143 for sure on locals struggling, next door there was four generation (7 people) in one 1800 sq foot house, the whole Ahuimanu area went from local family to military officers in decades. Once grandparents pass (or auntie or uncle) the sale of house isn't enough 2-4 way split for next generation. Worst still the more prices do up the more military pumps up the the housing allowance it's gnarly feedback loop. Even bigger tragedy is many rentals or only available to military families because of the insurance guarantee. Kailua went from sleepy beach town to Waikiki 2.0. A saw a lot girls date/marry men 20-30 years old and forfeit healthy and youthful life just to seek stability and get out of parents house. As you said most of working professional in town who have UH's degrees make the long trip each day for a from their parents house on Windward or Leeward side for an unsustainable salary at a state job. The whole thing is something of mess and struggle as you pointed out (I'm sure your aware of all these things, I'm just venting at this point)
@@runningwithshemp yeah Hawaii has many disparities that isn't talked about in depth. Like we know it but people hardly do much other than say it's expensive in paradise. The whole system is just rotten to the core. In many ways Hawaii is part of this neocolonialism and fueling the Military industrial complex more than it is a state. Sure, the state gets money from having military bases here but most of that money isnt going to the improvement of its locals.
Mahalo for the book recommendation. I'll check it out. Sounds great.
@@lordkent8143 Absolutely on neocolonialism and fueling the Military industrial complex. It's strategic location really compounds the issue of sovereignty and one of my friends pointed out the reason it became a state in 1959 was to avoid UN's 1960 "Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples." I have no proof of this but suspect Daniel Inouye pushed statehood as a personal power grab, and in some respects the conflict over the TMT has little to do with summit but vacuum of power he left and now we see the infighting with OHA, the state gov, Bishop Trust and protesters all wanting control. I point TMT as reflecting power struggle as conversely there was fraction of protesting over the rail on Oahu. All in all I hope issue of sovereignty can be resolved or some update version of the akaka bill can pass. Ultimately I really don't know, I'm not a stakeholder on these issues and I just hope the best for everyone there and it's horrible to see local having to move to Vegas, PNW, Utah, AZ just to semblance of individual agency
That's why many people live together in Hawaii regardless of relationship and age. And it's no shame to live with parents and family here either.
Actually a blessing to live w Family 👪🙏💓❤💛💕👪🙏💓❤💛
@@designdoctor247 true that brah 🤙
Very true. Lots of multi-generation housing in Hawaii (highest percent in the nation?)
This is so true! You get lots of babysitters but not so much parking lol
I think your channel is well positioned to explain how a successful "aloha economy," is available here and a key to balance. As corny as it may sound to skeptics, aloha really does work for finding contentment in this fiscally challenged environment. Giving, not just receiving aloha is as important as a paycheck to survive with joy in Hawaii. If people aren't sure about how an aloha based culture can work, it may be worth researching. Then they can decide if if it's within their personal definition of happiness. Some old timers here say there's not as much aloha as there was before. Maybe it's time to give back and build up that revenue. Mahalo nui for sharing your aloha.
Thanks for sharing. I never thought about the aloha economy, which is an important part of life here.
7:40 as for this reason. it's an admirable reason especially for me right now and those who have also recently left Paradise.
Binge watching a lot of these videos daily since I've arrived in texas has kept my crippling depression under control at the very least. please continue to make more new Hawaii content.
Thanks for watching the videos. Hope you get a chance to come back soon.
It may be hard for you to research, but an interesting topic for a video would be the availability of professional services in Hawaii.
Outside of Honolulu, and especially on the other islands I understand that finding physicians in some specialties, hospitals with advanced devices, and finding good attorneys, accountants, and other service providers is much harder than on the mainland.
Also, finding skilled auto mechanics, plumbers, and electricians who charge reasonable prices seems to be harder than on the mainland.
That is a good video idea ...even of he shares his own personal experience it is a good video suggestion
Thanks for the recommendation. I know that access to professional services are challenging, especially in rural areas and the neighbor islands. I'll keep this topic in mind. Mahalo!
You did awesome with this video! For me it's all about family. There's no amount of money that can bring back time and that's what does it for me.
Thanks. I think it's family for a lot of people.
I'm a mortgage underwriter and see loans all over, but primarily the western states including HI - and I see probably 100 new loans a month. Out of that 100, I can tell you that on less than 1% of those, the households make over 200k/year. And around 50% don't make 100k/year. I'm not sure where the 207k figure came from, and happiness is subjective.
Mahalo for sharing your experience on the mortgage end. The figures were from an online article. I'm not exactly sure about the methodology. I'm surprised that around half don't make at least $100K. Seems like a lot of risk. Thanks for sharing.
Lived in Hawaii for 15 years, had years with $100k+ as well as 24k. Was happy in either case
I would live in a hut to live in Hawaii. Life is too short. Contentment and happiness is the reason for living. We work til 65-67. Die 78-83. Not much time to enjoy your life after retirement. Live where and how it makes your soul happy. Hawaii is my happy place 🤗
A super deluxe hut! 10' x 20' miniature home on tiny footprint of land; marble, stainless steel, oak, teak, bamboo, ...all the goodies!!
Juuuuust enough space there for one minicompact car.
Sound like heaven yet......
Thank you Brother, great video!
We’ll be moving to Oahu this summer, and I just can’t get enough of your videos. 👍🏼
Good luck with the move. Going to be a hot summer. :)
I just returned Feb. 22 from another trip to Oahu, and mainly resided near the downtown area. I am constantly looking for employment there so I can possibly move there permanently. This specific video will certainly assist in me choosing the proper job opportunity to successfully make the move. Thank you so much. I enjoy all of your videos that I have viewed. Keep it up! Mahalo nui loa from Texas!
Thanks. And also remember that these are just estimates. You can make it with much less. Just budget and find a community for help.
@@HelloFromHawaii I have made a few friends there, one special wahine in particular, that will keep me striving to ascertain my goals.
Mahaloz, brah. Always love your contents. You don’t sugarcoat stuffs. Aloha!
My mom was a teacher at St Elizabeth's Church & my dad worked at Sears & was a science teacher at Kaimuki. I worked since I was 13 y/o. I never thought we were poor/below the means BUT I did graduate from MPI & I thank my grandparents everyday for that gift. With all 3 of us working ... Lol my brother worked too there wasn't anything we couldn't do. Family time is precious.. I love my parents
Im at $160k in Hawaii but i still feel poor. I drive a 14 yo car , rent a home, havent taken a vacation in two years, dont eat out much, and dont spend a lot on myself or family. I do save $3k a month but i told my wife that just making another $30k to $50k would allow us to live and have way more fun. Instead, im saving as much as i can to hopefully buy a house someday.
Yeah, it's tough. At $160K, I would think it would be fairly easy to buy a place here. I guess it depends on the down payment.
$207,000 a year, it's a lot of Loco Moco and shaved ice.
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It's high because of the $50K price tag for private schools.
O'ahu would always be my home. With all the toils & struggles 💕💕😂😂 ; my childhood cannot compare to my friend's upbringing in other states
Thanks for sharing. Aloha!
8:38 That's why I enjoy your videos, you keep it real about Hawaii.
Thanks :)
AUWE! I guess we will continue to live in da mainland and come home to the islands every couple years, we miss our Ohana & the Aina.
I truly enjoy watching your videos. They’re both fun and informative. If I ever see you out in town, I think I’d be a little shook 😬
Mahalo for watching. In town, I'll be the guy wearing the mask. :)
I lived in Honolulu for close to 30 years as single with no responsibilities didn't even spend $200 thousand entire time never had a full time job but greeted important mainland celebrities knew almost every influential person and politician in hawaii. Took care of fancy houses and was invited to alot of different industry party s. In Hawaii it's who know is what counts most
Some of fancy houses from Kahala out to Hawaii kai are a trip and a half. I visiting friend who was housing siting/care taker off Laukahi Street in one most swank spots thinking holy moly this is heavenly
@@runningwithshemp I took care of large houses out on the marina in Hawaii Kai. Also high rise luxury condominiums in waikiki. Lived by university upper and lower manoa kailua and north shore. Spent time in almost every major part of oahu
Agree. Knowing people helps and Hawaii is pretty small.
MAHALO, Brother. Truly
Mahalo!
Born and raised in Hawaii but live on the mainland now. My wife and I are retired and own our own home and don’t have major bills. House is paid for and our combined net yearly income is above 70 grand a year. I really miss living in Hawaii but we don’t think that’s enough to move to Hawaii.
When you said you grew up the Windward Side and love the Ko’olau Mountains, you definitely got my attention. I wasn’t born here, but moving to O’ahu’s windward side was the best choice I could do! The Ko’olau Mountains are mesmerizing, beautiful, but at the same time challenging, definitely make you sweat. I learned so much about Hawaii. I probably know more about it then my actual home country 😆
If you ever want to do a hike let me know! I am always outdoors 🤙🏻
Mahalo for the comment. The Koolau's are amazing. So green and the waterfalls are amazing.
All ur videos clifnotes ,......”DONT COME OR LIVE HERE” 🤣🤣 faka hilarious 🤟🏼👏🏼
lol. Not trying to tell people don't come. Just speaking about more of the stuff that isn't talked about. Lucky we live Hawaii. :)
It depends on "happy". Mainland USA people "need" a big house and a few cars to be "happy" plus vacations a few times a year, food shipped in from the mainland, etc. So they need a lot of money.
Oh yeah I forgot, they have to send their kids to Punahou or they won't be happy!
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Born n raised on OAHU KANEOHE , now I live in Seattle I miss home but not enough to be HOUSE LESS.YEAH SAD 🤙
So many of us in Seattle these days🤙🏼
IN 1973, I WAS AT THE UH. ONE OF MY PROFESSORS SAID AT THE TIME IT WOULD TAKE $50,000 TO LIVE COMFORTABLY IN HAWAII. NOW I CAN IMAGINE IS 10 TIMES THAT AMOUNT!!!
Words of wisdom: “Just buy less crap.”
- Jaspreet Singh (Minority Mindset)
Very true. 😄
What defines your happiness? For me, Family, friends, my pets, a roof over my head, food on the table. Nothing better than sharing a meal with your loved ones.:)
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Your channel is very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing more about Hawaii. I love your country and I wish to see this beautiful country in the future. 😊
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the awesome content! I really enjoy watching your videos. I live on the mainland but have family in Hawaii. I dream of living in Hawaii but not sure I can afford it with especially with a growing family. I appreciate the insight.
His links were very insightful...did u see them?
Mahalo! It's tough to afford it, but always a great place to visit.
Your videos are very informative and great! We’re visiting Honolulu this coming up Monday!🌴 ☀️
Have a great trip. Oahu just transitioned to Tier 3, so more things should be open.
I have a question, you are native to Hawaii, my wife and I will be in Oahu for 6 days. She and I are the same we love to see the culture we want to see those people and places not owned by big corporations. So the True Hawaii. Do you have any suggestions?
I really like Kauai for the "true Hawaii experience", but on Oahu, there are some nice spots that aren't too touristy. Central Oahu is nice and East Oahu if you get a chance. I would probably not spend too much time in Waikiki.
Happy to me means I can pay bills and account for emergencies without a bit of stress. I can afford my own home in a safe, quiet neighborhood. I can afford to travel. I can afford to come and go at my leisure and not be restricted by financial circumstances.
And I can afford poke. Lots of poke!
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Great video .. tell it like it is ...
Majority of families living on day to day survival skills, but billionaires are buying up the properties and pricing everyone out of paradise.
If you want to travel between islands, is air travel the only option? Are there ferries that make trips between islands? If air is the only option how much are tickets? For locals, is even travel between islands cost prohibitive?
There are boats that can take you, but air travel is the most popular.
I’m an architect.
Apart from this topic, I always wonder despite of very expensive housing cost in Hawaii, the quality is generally pretty low. Both design wise and build quality.
$1 million houses are still looks like cheaply built tract house by some ‘Walmart’ kind of ‘El Cheapo’ developer.
Why there’s no variety in quality housing? Anyone knows?
Hey, I'm a City Planner in Honolulu. All I can is that yes design is really lackluster and plain here. Plain to where it's boring rather than that nice minimalist look. A lot of the times it's the price of materials and services here that thwart innovative building. That and Honolulu has strict zoning and ordinances. I'm sure someone can tell you more, but that's what I've notice from my experience.
@@lordkent8143 Thank you for the very informative answer Sir! I’ll dig into that issue further~
It’s not the house. Property values, LOCATION, drives up the prices. A $1 Million house is barely in a good neighborhood. If you expect quality, it’s usually 2 or 3 times more. Or build your own custom home by tearing it down.
@@lordkent8143 your comment is very interesting and informative.
We have visited Kauai 7 times. I found the old resort of Hanalei Bay beautiful. Very dated but still outstanding. The staff, grounds, the view, even the dated pool... loved it all. We chose to return to this resort many times.
Interestingly as a designer I stopped looking at design while there because the beauty of the sunsets, sunrises, beaches, mountains, waterfalls, plants 🪴, flowers, trees, fruit it overwhelmed me and I let go of my work and just enjoyed God's magnificence. I was humbled and in awe of God ...I realized nothing absolutely nothing I could design could hold a candle to His creation!
@@finned958 Agreed. However strangely I’ve found beautiful empty lots in suburbs are much cheaper than completely ruined shack in dodge neighborhood of Hawaii.
Enjoyed your latest video. BTW: You talk mostly about life on Oahu. What about the other islands? Do folks on Oahu travel much to the other islands on the weekends? If so, what do they when they get there?
Thanks. It's harder to travel to the neighbor islands because of the restrictions. But even pre-pandemic, we might go to a neighbor island once a year if at all.
I wonder what the number looks like for early retirees (fire crowd). I imagine the budget priority will be health insurance, medical, travel, restaurants, etc. so the focus may not be on nice cars or expensive pets.
I created a budget video that talked about the minimum you'd need to live in Hawaii, including for kupuna who are retired. It might give you a general idea.
46.00 an hour, minimally. One individual.
And at that you'd be in the poor house just eeking it out at only 40.0 hours, no overtime pay occurring.
Or Yu gotta win the lottery.
On the mainland, you can eek out a middle class life at 25.00 hour with 9-10 hours overtime a week.
If no overtime occurring, you need to be at least, minimally, 28.00 hour.
These scenario equates to lower middle class. Not even middle middle class.
Yeah, that sounds about right. Easier to make it on the mainland with less.
You ARE an early tax filer! And I would definitely be up for seeing a video about "Hello from Hawaii Jumping Off Things" :)
Yeah, first time I filed this early. lol. I was thinking where I could jump from. I think my biggest jump was on Kauai and it was maybe 10 feet until I hit the water. Too scared.
Hey. Apologies. I just discovered your chanel. I'm not sure if this is the place for this question, but short story, I'm a mutt. Meaning a mixture of a lot of different blood. I'm from Southern California, and never knew my biological father who was from Hawaii. I didn't find out any of the specifics until I was an adult and had some contact with his family. My grandfather's family were Portuguese and came to Maui from the Azores in like 1880. My grandmother was half Chinese and half native Hawaiian. I've heard stories from people that lived on Oahu to the extent of , " yeah, the guys with that name were the guys you don't want to mess around with." Through an aunt I barely know, I guess I have family there, and even back to the Azores. I've never met any of them. When I was younger I had a friend that was also Hawaiian, but raised in California. He'd tell me that a few times his family would go back for reunions where they were all distant cousins he'd never met before. He said you could probably just show up over there, and they'd take you in without questions asked. I've only ever been to Hawaii as a small child, which I barely remember, and then just passing through Pearl as a Marine, but I've always been curious if that's true, and wether I really all of a sudden want this family
Mahalo for the question. Family is a pretty open thing in Hawaii's culture. It's called hanai family where family closeness is extended beyond direct blood relatives. In terms of your particular family dynamics, I'm not sure, but I'm sure if you got in contact with some of them through Facebook or email, that may start the relationship and they may be open to wanting to connect with you more.
Thank you for the response. I was a drunk when I wrote it. To be honest, I'm a little drunk now. I'm noy exactly sure what I was going for there beyond the obvious, but let me try and ask a better question that I'd like to suggest as a video topic or topics. What does it really mean to be Hawaiian? I've seen your video about race in Hawaii, but given the mixed blood brought in past Captain Cook by outside influence as labor for the plantations, what do you consider as real "Hawaiian". Is it just full blooded native? Partial? I don't know much about it other than what I've picked up here and there, and now a little from your channel. Besides my biological father's background I gave previously, I'm a real mutt in general. To say I'm a mix of a whole lot of blood, on both sides of my family. I wouldn't think I'm a real Hawaiian at all. I'm a Californian, and an outsider who's familiar with very little history and culture. My father was born in Maui, I do have family there that I don't know, heritage that goes back to at least 1881ish, and I am like an 1/8 native blood. Could I call myself Hawaiian? What about caucasians that have been on the islands for a couple generations or longer? Are they Hawaiian? What about rich people that have part time vacation homes there that can afford what locals that grew up there can not? Stuff like that. I'd be interested in a locals perspective on these issues. I realize those are a lot of heavy topics, but I thought you studied journalism cuz!
200k sounds about right. Taxes in HI are steep and you need a considerable amount to invest if you want a long term lifestyle.
If people making under 100k can meet basic needs and invest for future needs like some places on the mainland - then great.
But I have a feeling those who make the median are spending most of their money on housing.
I find your views & comments interesting, I do agree with you about being content with doing such dreary things as cleani ng the kitchen while the family is sleeping but you seem matured for you age, I feel the same but I'm a retired senior Good point of view 😉
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Question, what would be a considered an acceptable hourly wage for an individual to live comfortably/decent.
I believe $19 an hour would be necessary to just barely make it, according to the studies. I think to live comfortably a household would need about $140K annually.
You are a great ambassador for HI.
Thanks. Just happy to share about where I grew up and live.
Live in a van, boom! Can work at ABC store and be good to go!
I'm not sure that that's allowed. There might be a state law against living in vehicles. Enforcement of that law is another question, however.
Personally, I think cars are useless to own. Especially on islands. I know a lot of people hate the HART project due to corruption, but the idea behind it is objectively superior to vehicle transport.
There are alternatives to driving on Oahu, but it's just more convenient. The bus system is okay, but it's hard if you have to carry a lot of things.
I really appreciate your videos. They help me understand much better our lives will be like when we move to Maui. Mahalo Nui (our daughter isnengaged to a Maui local, so we would like our family to stay together.
You're welcome. Congratulations on the move to Maui. Moving from Japan? Mainland? Maui is very beautiful and I'm sure you'll have a great time. Allow for adjustments, but it's a great community.
We live in So Cal. I'm a Haole from West LA, my husband is native Japanese.I majored in Japanese and Linguistics so I teach ESL and Japanese. I've only been to Hilo where my daughter played volleyball at UH Hilo. I appreciate the beauty of the Hawaiian culture and the horrible history of how Hawaii was annexed by the US. We just want our family to be together and it's so expensive to buy a home on Maui. But at least your videos have helped me understand why it's so tough to earn enough to live there. Mahalo Nui
@@HelloFromHawaii Sorry to bother you, but I was wondering if Hawai'i is vaccinating people for COVID yet? In So Cal it's just seniors.My hubby is from Japan but we want to move to Maui since my daughter will continue to live there after marrying a local. I haven't seen my daughter on Maui in a year and a half and I really miss her. She can't figure out where to register for it. Mahalo Nui!
By the way, after watching so many of your videos I'm nervous about finding a home.I've also decided that out of respect for the native culture, I should educate myself. PBS Hawaii has many many great videos on You Tube that are round table discussions about the various issues locals face, and interesting programs like Hiki No.
Your videos sparked my interest in these things. Thanks!
Another awesome video..
Glad you enjoyed it
I’m surprised you did not touch more on the state income tax and the general excise tax (trickles down to the residents). What this state takes from your earnings is nuts and where does it all go...?
Yeah, the tax structure is definitely an interesting issue. We have income tax, GET, and property tax (county tax).
I’d be willing to bet not even 5% of Hawaii residents earn over $200,000 per year and that’s household income not just one person. You have countless bums in Hawaii doing just fine, I think people can manage making $100,000 per year lol
I think it depends on lifestyle.
I ask myself every day.....why is it not enough😫 speaking from experience the struggle is real even at $200k
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Wait a minute, $207,480, is that Gross or Net after you take out Federal, State, Social Security, Medicare taxes, and Health Insurance? If it's Net then Gross household income would be $285,000......
I believe it's gross income.
@@HelloFromHawaii Thanks, assuming all the deductions amounts to 30% from $207,000, you have $145,000/yr or $12,000/mo to live on.
What are your favourite hikes? I too don't leave town often enough.
I have a video on my channel about easy hikes. I enjoy Kuliouou and Moanalua Valley.
Hot potato subject as it lightly touches the massive tax monster that Hawaii is. #2 highest overall according to nerd wallet. But you did it right. Hey we had a condo for 12 years on BI. Moved to a house in retirement. Have you ever thought about making a video about the difference between them on Oahu. Not necessarily good vs. bad but differences. If you grew up there in a house you would certainly be qualified to discuss it. Just a thought.
Thanks for the comment. Do you mean the difference between living in a condo and a house on Oahu? Yeah, I could talk about that. :)
Still challenged by "bad hair days" everyday because of the humidity.
I live comfortably on SSI.
So $207k for a family to be "happy" but what about for a single person?
Good question. I'm not sure what it would be for a single person. My guess would be $80-100K. However, it depends on housing costs and lifestyle.
@@HelloFromHawaii thanks. I'm asking because I've been offered a job and wanted to see if I would be "happy" there as a single person.
Hey did someone reply to your comment I’m interested to know what’s Hawaii like with a single person. I’m thinking about moving there myself.
@@janelbrown9607 I didn't take the job but I wish I had. He did reply saying 80-100k should be sufficient.
I really want to move to Hawaii but the fear of not being able to own my house pushes me away
I'd argue it's even harder to "make it happen" outer island
True. It does seem harder. Less job opportunities and housing costs are getting high.
100k doesn't go far in the mainland. Inflation is painful.
I guess it depends on where you live. I would think $100K in the midwest might be enough.
I’m leaving my $150k+ job in Texas to live in Hawaii. I’ll be lucky if I make $40k over there.
Wow, big salary change. Don't forget to factor in the higher cost of living.
wait its cheaper to live in california and ny where job opportunities are so much more plentiful than in hawaii? damn. but then you have to deal with mainland north america issues i guess. better at that point live in japan or south korea or taiwan/hk/china but then u gotta learn the language.
You'll be surprised at the rate of competition in places like California or New York. Yeah, more opportunities and pay but more people.
There are more industries in those places than in Hawaii too. More space, more people, more competition.
@@lordkent8143 I live in New York City. We have so many options here. You can live really really Cheaply in NYC. Or you can spent millions in one afternoon. Just go down to Chelsea galleries and pick up a few paintings.
Are values based on pre tax or post tax?
Probably pre tax
Pre-tax
Damn man I gotta start on my taxes!
Brother I live in Hawaii most part of my life. And is. Sole purpose of direction I never starving the ohana first and I am rich in ina I pay for nothing in Hawaii because Hawaiian is me and God does not charge love you but please stop saying down on. Malama pono
$4,000 a year for a pet!!!!! What costs so much?
???? Do I need to pay $4,000 per pet a year to be able to bring them to Live with me in Hawaii??????
At $10 hr. Even $15. It’s hard! Very hard. Then see how much tax is taken off from all of that hard work!
Yeah, it's tough. Taxes and GET make it hard to stretch that dollar.
1000000 millions to live .
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Basing living comfortably only on income is deceiving. You should not spend beyond your needs.
True.
$149,000 to be happy in California? Ssshhhhit.....my wife and I dont get paid near that much.
Like I mentioned, most people in Hawaii don't earn $200K
I make 55k in Fresno, California. Bought my first house at 25 for 246k. 3bd 2bath with a pool during COVID. I have everything I need and extra. Offered a job on Kauai for 42.51/hr and definitely I’m taking it.
Let me come help you Chris if you ever need bradrin
Bet some people make half a mil a year and still not happy.
Probably. Sad, though.
Freak i make about 96k net a year living single and im not happy debt free 🥵🥵
Please loose the background music.
I live in Waikiki. Little Oahu is very population-dense and very expensive. There are much better choices in the USA. Just stay away from the urban jungles and bad government.
I don’t even make $30,000/year
Marry rich!
Make sure to check if you qualify for assistance, if needed.
Living paycheck to paycheck, never being able to afford a home or have children for me did not equal happiness. In the Northwest I make 3x my salary I made in Hawaii for the same job and own a home on an acre. All that plus watching the Democrats destroy the state reinforces that I made the right decision. Missing my family is the biggest downside
Mahalo for sharing. Tough decision. Can always visit family in Hawaii.
There's no such thing as happiness in this world
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Mahalo! :)
All Democrat states take a lot of taxes 😂😂😂
It illegal for Hawaii to be only be for wealthy people