PRO for me is living there part time.my kids are playing outside instead of on a iPad/phone inside.l❤ the aloha spirit our community is amazing & love to share & talk story.CON is Mexican food I have to make salsa for the neighbors when I come to Oahu which I enjoy doing but I'm from Cali we are lucky to have so many food choices.the job market is tough in Oahu.i feel There is many more pros then cons living in Hawaii.i think it's the persons likes or dislikes that make the difference
Yes, Hawaii is beautiful and the weather is great, but I’m surprised you guys-being Realtors-didn’t mention this really awesome fact about Hawaii: Lowest property tax in the Nation. That’s a huge bonus that helps offset the otherwise expensive cost of living here.
Thank you for this topic. This is your subscriber from Los Angeles but watching over here on the big island. All I have to say is I love it over here on the big island and I’ve haven’t had any trouble over here on the big island and I am still trying to get used to the culture.. The difference between Los Angeles and Hawaii on the big island is the people are really nice versus the people in Los Angeles just so much toxic people from dirty streets disrespectful people just toxic stuff across the board. I know the big island has this little problems but nothing compared to Los Angeles. I myself do not live in Los Angeles. I just said it because Los Angeles is large, but I live near the Torrance area so we kind of have a moral compass over here. And your guest is right the one thing that I do miss is Mexican food but we do have a couple of people over here making tamales and you can get some tacos over here in HPP which our friend just opened up right on the highway 130 well you only can put so much in the comment section so thank you for this topic. Or should I save Mahalo😂🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 I forgot to say I haven’t had any trouble and I am a native black American.
I found a sneaky good Mexican restaurant in the Ala Moana mall food court! I don’t remember the name, but every time I am on island I grab some tacos! It’s next to Chick-fil-A! Way better than any other Mexican I have tried on Island!
Hawaii mainly has: tourism (hotel jobs; car rental companies (Enterprise, Hertz, Budget); Air BnB's ), hospital/nursing jobs (for senior citizens; sometimes, there are nursing/pharmacists strikes (by Kaiser or HMSA hospital staff members) and doctors leaving to work on the mainland, for more pay ("the brain drain"); construction (some projects never end (the rail; road work), auto mechanics, pest control, the freight and/or shipping industry (Matson (national) / Young Bros. for the neighbor islands) and the military (armed forces). Obviously, the shipping industry is an essential job, just like an airline ground or cleaning crew. Agriculture jobs don't make much money anymore (both sugar cane and pineapple plantation jobs are dead). There are no jobs to match all college/university graduates' minors or (103) majors (at UH Manoa, HPU or BYU-H, such as math and science; astronomy; solar panel jobs; (striking) teachers don't get paid well). People would need a 2nd job or a 3rd job, just to make ends meet (like an Uber (Eats)/Lyft driver). Housing = 2 stories (or more stories, if it is a "monster home,") multi-generational homes in which each room is rented out, five cars in a two car garage, with barking dogs, a moped and a sliding metal fence/gate; it is like a middle-aged dorm room for adults, or families (with or without kids); the household could be predominately Filipino, but nobody are related to each other. Sometimes, there is a makeshift added garage, involving a City Mill tarp tent, with steel poles on concrete blocks. The green space is limited to potted plants, all in a row, with a small backyard complete with either a mango, papaya or banana tree; an old-fashioned metal hanging clothesline.
My wife and I, both in our mid-30s, are from Germany, and I also have US citizenship. We are thinking about moving to Hawaii in maybe 5 to 10 years. Before that, we want to visit multiple times to see what it’s like to live there. We’re at the very beginning of planning, so it’s not fleshed out yet. And have some questions. Things that are important to us include getting involved with the community, culture, and history. We also want to learn Hawaiian, but we’re not sure if this would be considered rude. We think that one of the rudest things people can do when moving to a different country is refusing to be part of the culture or community and just doing their own thing, expecting everyone else to adjust to them. How easy or difficult is it for a newcomer to join a community or get to know people? Is there something we should look out for, besides using common sense? Safety is also high on our list. Crime has been mentioned in a few videos. How does this manifest in everyday life? Do people get mugged in broad daylight, or what does it look like? Another video mentioned that you can’t have nice things because someone will eventually steal them from you. We know that Hawaii is not all postcards, but we’re really excited about the thought of moving to Hawaii and also want to see the real picture, especially the cons, so there aren’t any surprises. Thank you for reading, and we’re looking forward to a reply or two. :)
Why are many of the salaries/hourly wages in Hawaii so low relative to the mainland? What's keeping them down in a state where most of the living costs are widely recognized to be significantly higher?
Because there's no tech jobs, manufacturing jobs, industrial jobs etc... It's mostly hospitality and service industry based which are known for being low pay. They pay more than the mainland usually, but it's still not going to be very high generally. The minimum wage is currently 14 or 15 and will be 18 an hour by 2028. So, I think when the bottom wage is raised, the middle wages will be forced to come up as well. But service industry and hospitality/travel jobs have a lower average than other types of careers.
This was a very interesting video, in that, you brought up things that I was ready to go ballistic on what Hawaii, as a state, is now versus then. Thank you for this.
I never felt an "island fever," but maybe I wasn't there long enough. Now, being one who hates heat, I imagine if I had a job in the heat, the lack of temperatures really cooling off might annoy me.
Island fever isn’t referring to your body temp changing, when someone says island fever they mean one might be tired of the island life and want to move away.
IMO the list of pros and cons depend on where on the mainland your point of view is coming from. For.someone in the Bay Area, Hawaii real estate is probably cheaper, so the cost of housing is not a con. For a surfer from Southern California, beach access might be a plus whereas someone from Denver might fear the ocean but just wants to be warm. Crime in Hawaii is probably worse than La Jolla but better than Long Beach. So it all depends.
I’m a mainlander has lots of friends on the island we visit every year for the pass 10 years in a row we thought about moving and buying a house my only concern is that we’re not Hawaiian we’re Asian decent but if we was to buy a house there does it comes with the land it’s built on?was told no and if they wanted their land back we would have to live the house is that true?im from oregon brah when you coming back can we hook up and talk seriously if not all good i have a realtor that can also find me a home on the islands…we just got back home from Oahu yesterday
I been living here on Oahu over 7 years. I will say haven’t had any issues. Maybe it’s because I have family here. I have agree Culture and Family is a pro for me. Also the Food is so Ono on all Hawaiian Islands 😊❤.
Con. a dysfunctional permit process for commercial and residential building. Our mayor has failed us in this subject. Fixed the permit process and it will fix the economy.
My family is from Kauai and the type of people that have filled Kauai have made it where locals struggle to live a basic life. Locals are put in a position of servitude with no mechanism to improve their life. Cost of living is outrageous at the expense of locals. Politicians in Hawaii have abandoned the locals to appease people from the mainland.
Interesting Channel. Former Hawaii Resident, 26 yrs. Diamond Head Kahala. EVEN IN MY Neighborhood, growing up with a Silver Spoon, Living in Hawaii is NOT an easy Place to Live...despite the tropical glamour, etc..My advice? Do ALOT of research FIRST. DO NOT ''WING IT"...
You have top class Thumbnail. Everyone likes this type of thumbnail.I believe you deserve more views based on the quality of your content. But I found some problems with your videos in your channel. Mainly because of those problems the video doesn't get many views.I would like to discuss this with you in detail.Can you spare your precious time to discuss this with me. Hope you discuss because you are very aware of your channel.
I’m just having a hard time finding a realtor who isn’t worried about their reputation with other agents, we put an offer on a bunch of homes and all they seemed to care about is their reputation vs helping us find the right place…
@@matchbyjulia not sure what state and city you’re looking in, but we can help you find a better fit through a referral. You see how we communicate on here. Everything from very technical underwriting of deals and professional speak to banter amongst colleagues. No ones shoots it straighter than CORE TEAM HAWAII. Other agents are not our concern, but we do understand the different types and how to navigate them. And while there are 10k agents in Hawaii there might be 15k personalities 🤣 it’s a crazy and tough industry to navigate.
After day dreaming for some days about living in Hawaii I have come to the conclussion that it really is not that of a nice place to live in. I mean, really look up Croatia. It is a small European country with a very rich culture and a beautiful coast + it's a 1. World country with public health care, hospitals, low cost of living and okay income (especially with remote work) and *one of the lowest crime rates in EU*, . I mean common. Hawaii looks very nice but it's overpriced, overly polluted and overly criminal. Less than the average US city, but compared to Europe it is a joke. Look up cities like Zadar, Rijeka, Trsat, Pula, Split, Dubrovnik. If you look for an island-like living with no Winter, easy-going people, excelent food, but for 3x lower costs, Croatia is the way to go...
Didn’t rewatch it but I imagine we referred to California or parts of the mainland as hyper political when Hawaii is not..? Yes, that’s the case. We aren’t arguing about a man competing in women’s sports or what a president or president’s son did or didn’t do..at least not at the same rate you hear those convos in parts of the 48 states.
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Thanks for the perspective! I'm also a Sacramento area native looking to move to Hawaii so nice to hear Kenny's thoughts. Keep up the great work!
PRO for me is living there part time.my kids are playing outside instead of on a iPad/phone inside.l❤ the aloha spirit our community is amazing & love to share & talk story.CON is Mexican food I have to make salsa for the neighbors when I come to Oahu which I enjoy doing but I'm from Cali we are lucky to have so many food choices.the job market is tough in Oahu.i feel
There is many more pros then cons living in Hawaii.i think it's the persons likes or dislikes that make the difference
Yes, Hawaii is beautiful and the weather is great, but I’m surprised you guys-being Realtors-didn’t mention this really awesome fact about Hawaii: Lowest property tax in the Nation. That’s a huge bonus that helps offset the otherwise expensive cost of living here.
I was surprised too they didn’t even mention that
Yes! When I was doing research on where to buy property, I was shocked at how low the property tax in Hawaii is!
Thank you for this topic. This is your subscriber from Los Angeles but watching over here on the big island. All I have to say is I love it over here on the big island and I’ve haven’t had any trouble over here on the big island and I am still trying to get used to the culture.. The difference between Los Angeles and Hawaii on the big island is the people are really nice versus the people in Los Angeles just so much toxic people from dirty streets disrespectful people just toxic stuff across the board. I know the big island has this little problems but nothing compared to Los Angeles. I myself do not live in Los Angeles. I just said it because Los Angeles is large, but I live near the Torrance area so we kind of have a moral compass over here. And your guest is right the one thing that I do miss is Mexican food but we do have a couple of people over here making tamales and you can get some tacos over here in HPP which our friend just opened up right on the highway 130 well you only can put so much in the comment section so thank you for this topic. Or should I save Mahalo😂🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 I forgot to say I haven’t had any trouble and I am a native black American.
Re:Good Mexican food in Hawaii/Oahu. Came across Mexi Papa Adventures
Add shay's smash near da seafood cartel and we same bruh.. You have good taste lol
@@Remykapel...Yeh, heard of Shay's but are they Mexican?
I never got "Rock Fever" when I was stationed in Hawaii. I loved my Hobie Cat.
I found a sneaky good Mexican restaurant in the Ala Moana mall food court! I don’t remember the name, but every time I am on island I grab some tacos! It’s next to Chick-fil-A! Way better than any other Mexican I have tried on Island!
Hawaii mainly has: tourism (hotel jobs; car rental companies (Enterprise, Hertz, Budget); Air BnB's ), hospital/nursing jobs (for senior citizens; sometimes, there are nursing/pharmacists strikes (by Kaiser or HMSA hospital staff members) and doctors leaving to work on the mainland, for more pay ("the brain drain"); construction (some projects never end (the rail; road work), auto mechanics, pest control, the freight and/or shipping industry (Matson (national) / Young Bros. for the neighbor islands) and the military (armed forces). Obviously, the shipping industry is an essential job, just like an airline ground or cleaning crew. Agriculture jobs don't make much money anymore (both sugar cane and pineapple plantation jobs are dead). There are no jobs to match all college/university graduates' minors or (103) majors (at UH Manoa, HPU or BYU-H, such as math and science; astronomy; solar panel jobs; (striking) teachers don't get paid well). People would need a 2nd job or a 3rd job, just to make ends meet (like an Uber (Eats)/Lyft driver). Housing = 2 stories (or more stories, if it is a "monster home,") multi-generational homes in which each room is rented out, five cars in a two car garage, with barking dogs, a moped and a sliding metal fence/gate; it is like a middle-aged dorm room for adults, or families (with or without kids); the household could be predominately Filipino, but nobody are related to each other. Sometimes, there is a makeshift added garage, involving a City Mill tarp tent, with steel poles on concrete blocks. The green space is limited to potted plants, all in a row, with a small backyard complete with either a mango, papaya or banana tree; an old-fashioned metal hanging clothesline.
This is so detailed! Thank you. I'm from the Carolinas, living in Idaho, probably moving to Oahu.
My wife and I, both in our mid-30s, are from Germany, and I also have US citizenship. We are thinking about moving to Hawaii in maybe 5 to 10 years. Before that, we want to visit multiple times to see what it’s like to live there. We’re at the very beginning of planning, so it’s not fleshed out yet. And have some questions.
Things that are important to us include getting involved with the community, culture, and history. We also want to learn Hawaiian, but we’re not sure if this would be considered rude. We think that one of the rudest things people can do when moving to a different country is refusing to be part of the culture or community and just doing their own thing, expecting everyone else to adjust to them.
How easy or difficult is it for a newcomer to join a community or get to know people? Is there something we should look out for, besides using common sense?
Safety is also high on our list. Crime has been mentioned in a few videos. How does this manifest in everyday life? Do people get mugged in broad daylight, or what does it look like? Another video mentioned that you can’t have nice things because someone will eventually steal them from you.
We know that Hawaii is not all postcards, but we’re really excited about the thought of moving to Hawaii and also want to see the real picture, especially the cons, so there aren’t any surprises.
Thank you for reading, and we’re looking forward to a reply or two. :)
Why are many of the salaries/hourly wages in Hawaii so low relative to the mainland? What's keeping them down in a state where most of the living costs are widely recognized to be significantly higher?
Because there's no tech jobs, manufacturing jobs, industrial jobs etc... It's mostly hospitality and service industry based which are known for being low pay. They pay more than the mainland usually, but it's still not going to be very high generally. The minimum wage is currently 14 or 15 and will be 18 an hour by 2028. So, I think when the bottom wage is raised, the middle wages will be forced to come up as well. But service industry and hospitality/travel jobs have a lower average than other types of careers.
Good info guys
This was a very interesting video, in that, you brought up things that I was ready to go ballistic on what Hawaii, as a state, is now versus then. Thank you for this.
I never felt an "island fever," but maybe I wasn't there long enough.
Now, being one who hates heat, I imagine if I had a job in the heat, the lack of temperatures really cooling off might annoy me.
Island fever isn’t referring to your body temp changing, when someone says island fever they mean one might be tired of the island life and want to move away.
Hawaii great place to visit but quality of life been bad since the 1990s - only if I hit the lottery I would back
IMO the list of pros and cons depend on where on the mainland your point of view is coming from. For.someone in the Bay Area, Hawaii real estate is probably cheaper, so the cost of housing is not a con. For a surfer from Southern California, beach access might be a plus whereas someone from Denver might fear the ocean but just wants to be warm. Crime in Hawaii is probably worse than La Jolla but better than Long Beach. So it all depends.
Oregon is awesome!!!!!!!! Do go... it's beautiful....everywhere
I’m a mainlander has lots of friends on the island we visit every year for the pass 10 years in a row we thought about moving and buying a house my only concern is that we’re not Hawaiian we’re Asian decent but if we was to buy a house there does it comes with the land it’s built on?was told no and if they wanted their land back we would have to live the house is that true?im from oregon brah when you coming back can we hook up and talk seriously if not all good i have a realtor that can also find me a home on the islands…we just got back home from Oahu yesterday
I been living here on Oahu over 7 years. I will say haven’t had any issues. Maybe it’s because I have family here. I have agree Culture and Family is a pro for me. Also the Food is so Ono on all Hawaiian Islands 😊❤.
Mahalo for the comment
Con. a dysfunctional permit process for commercial and residential building. Our mayor has failed us in this subject. Fixed the permit process and it will fix the economy.
My family is from Kauai and the type of people that have filled Kauai have made it where locals struggle to live a basic life. Locals are put in a position of servitude with no mechanism to improve their life. Cost of living is outrageous at the expense of locals. Politicians in Hawaii have abandoned the locals to appease people from the mainland.
Try Sunset Texas Barbecue. They are classes above everything else. Even compared to the mainland.
Just looked it up. Thanks for the recco
Derek, don’t sleep on the New Orleans food scene!
Interesting Channel. Former Hawaii Resident, 26 yrs. Diamond Head Kahala. EVEN IN MY Neighborhood, growing up with a Silver Spoon, Living in Hawaii is NOT an easy Place to Live...despite the tropical glamour, etc..My advice? Do ALOT of research FIRST. DO NOT ''WING IT"...
Would be interested to get your opinion on the rest of our videos. We try to shoot it as straight and real as it gets.
Mexican n bbq is probably my biggest con as well!!!! Being from cali. Dickies isn't that good either!!!!
You have top class Thumbnail. Everyone likes this type of thumbnail.I believe you deserve more views based on the quality of your content. But I found some problems with your videos in your channel. Mainly because of those problems the video doesn't get many views.I would like to discuss this with you in detail.Can you spare your precious time to discuss this with me. Hope you discuss because you are very aware of your channel.
What about healthcare? Pro/con.
I’m just having a hard time finding a realtor who isn’t worried about their reputation with other agents, we put an offer on a bunch of homes and all they seemed to care about is their reputation vs helping us find the right place…
@@matchbyjulia not sure what state and city you’re looking in, but we can help you find a better fit through a referral. You see how we communicate on here. Everything from very technical underwriting of deals and professional speak to banter amongst colleagues. No ones shoots it straighter than CORE TEAM HAWAII. Other agents are not our concern, but we do understand the different types and how to navigate them. And while there are 10k agents in Hawaii there might be 15k personalities 🤣 it’s a crazy and tough industry to navigate.
@@movingtohawaii love it. We are looking on the big island. Kona or Captain Cook mainly. We gave up on Oahu, just too overpriced LOL
After day dreaming for some days about living in Hawaii I have come to the conclussion that it really is not that of a nice place to live in.
I mean, really look up Croatia. It is a small European country with a very rich culture and a beautiful coast + it's a 1. World country with public health care, hospitals, low cost of living and okay income (especially with remote work) and *one of the lowest crime rates in EU*, .
I mean common. Hawaii looks very nice but it's overpriced, overly polluted and overly criminal. Less than the average US city, but compared to Europe it is a joke. Look up cities like Zadar, Rijeka, Trsat, Pula, Split, Dubrovnik.
If you look for an island-like living with no Winter, easy-going people, excelent food, but for 3x lower costs, Croatia is the way to go...
“Hyperpolitical”?
Didn’t rewatch it but I imagine we referred to California or parts of the mainland as hyper political when Hawaii is not..? Yes, that’s the case. We aren’t arguing about a man competing in women’s sports or what a president or president’s son did or didn’t do..at least not at the same rate you hear those convos in parts of the 48 states.