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Helpful Articles - Hawaii Culture

Hawaii Rent and Wages

So you’re thinking about moving to Hawaii, eh?  Did you know that apartment and home rentals in Hawaii, on average, are considerably more expensive than those on the mainland?  See below for a more in-depth look at the cost of living in Hawaii. HAWAIIAN ISLAND                    AVERAGE RENT*                    AVERAGE WAGE Honolulu                                              $1,600                                            $13 Maui                                                     $1,500                                            $13 Kauai                                                    $1,300                                            $11.75 Big Island                                             $1,000                                            $11 *Reflects the average cost of a two-bedroom apartment as per the National Low Income Housing Coalition Remember, about 90% of all food in Hawaii is imported, which means that all around prices are higher than what you would typically see on the U.S. mainland. There...

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Top Ten Reasons to Move to Hawaii

There are many obvious reasons why you should consider a move to Hawaii.  Here are a few simple reminders just in case you need a refresher! The People: Where else can you move to where everyone you meet will be among the friendliest people in the world?  Hawaii is renowned for having the most peaceful, respectful, life-loving people anywhere in the world. The Climate:  If moving to Hawaii for the climate is not the most obvious reason, then we are not sure what is.  Constant sunshine, low humidity and the promise of a beautiful rainbow after any rain shower sure does sound like a place most of us...

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