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Helpful Articles - Moving to Hawaii

Oʻahu, Maui, Big Island, and Kauaʻi With a cost of living that’s at least 65% above the U.S. average, Hawaiʻi is often ranked as the most expensive U.S. state to live in. Given these numbers, it’s easy to see why there are so many searches for the cheapest places to live in Hawaiʻi. We’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve put together a list of the 15 most affordable places to live in Hawaiʻi, with locations on each of the four major islands How We Chose These Locations As any Hawaiʻi resident will tell you, housing will be your biggest expense in the Hawaiian Islands. (This...

Over the course of five million years, volcanic activity, then wind, waves, rain, and erosion shaped Kauaʻi into the extraordinary, beautiful, and unique island you’ll encounter today. As any Kauaʻi resident will tell you, there’s no place like it in the world. That’s why, when it comes to your Kauaʻi move, you need an expert who understands the island inside and out. Things work a little differently on Kauaʻi, including relocations. While navigating the Garden Isle, moving companies deal with challenges such as: Low-hanging wires that can restrict access in some neighborhoods Limited parking options along busy roads or smaller neighborhood streets Steep roads and...

How many climate zones will you find on the Big Island? Some sources say eight. Other say ten, eleven, twelve—or even thirteen. While no one seems to agree on the exact number, one thing is clear: The Big Island is an incredibly diverse place. You’ll find a wide variety of climates, lifestyles, neighborhoods, and landscapes on the island. So when you’re doing a Big Island move, it pays to work with someone who knows the island inside and out. You need a mover who’s familiar with all of the different areas of the island and the unique moving challenges that come with each. On the...

The sheer size of the Big Island can make navigation difficult. Add to that the varying quality and size of the roads—and elevation changes—and it’s no wonder that a Big Island relocation can come with its share of challenges. When you’re doing a move on the Big Island, you want someone who’s familiar with navigating all of these challenges. On the Kona (leeward) side of the island, these include things like: Narrow streets and roads that restrict navigation and offer limited parking Steep roads and driveways that are tough to negotiate with larger equipment Low-hanging wires that can prevent access in certain areas Traffic and...

Moving all of your possessions to a new house is already stressful enough. So when you’re selecting a Maui moving company, you want someone who can make it easy for you. Someone who already understands Maui and all of its quirks—the geography of the island, the particulars of your neighborhood, and how to get things done, quickly and easily. (And, if you’re making an interisland move, even better if that mover also understands the island you’re moving to!) We’ve had a dedicated team and warehouse on Maui since 2001, so we know the Valley Isle inside and out. We appreciate all of Maui’s upsides—and we...

Even though Hawaii is a U.S. state, everyone in Oahu knows that things work a little differently here. When you’re doing an Oahu move, you want someone who understands the island in and out. After all, it’s not always as simple as just pulling up a full-sized truck or container to the curb and calling it a day. On Oahu, moving companies have to navigate: Low-hanging wires that can restrict access in certain areas Narrow streets, roads, and alleyways Limited parking options along busy streets or within narrow neighborhood streets Steep roads and driveways HOA/neighborhood restrictions regarding equipment and containers Traffic, especially construction zones and...