We all share the pain of certain things in Hawaii, including just how much it costs.
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We all share the pain of certain things in Hawaii, including just how much it costs.
ok, let’s not compare “cost of living” in the same breath than a $300K+ salary. If you make that much, you should pay higher taxes and if you don’t want to pay them, Oklahoma seems to be a viable choice (not for me, thank you!).
Hi! Firstly, love your articles. I grew up in the islands way back in the 70’s. Moved to the mainland in early 80s. Even back then, 40 years ago, it was expensive. For my weekly shopping at Safeway, it was 3 times more on the Island than on the mainland. As someone said, it is expensive to live in paradise. I also agree with another commenter that charging $50 for us to come visit (whether it is legal or not, I’m not sure) but that leaves $50 less than I can spend on local businesses. I choose to shop and spend my vacation dollars with local businesses, not costco, walmart, target. Those who live there I know don’t have that luxury…but for us Local Haoles who come back home to the islands, at least for me, I choose local.
Just don’t generalize “mainland”. As this article correctly states, New York City and San Francisco are just as expensive and I am sure there are many other areas in the US that come close. That said, if people want to make changes, they should not pay for things they don’t need or prices they didn’t compare. For example, the Outrigger Hotel gives Kamaaina discounts, so that’s where I stay when I visit other islands. Also, some restaurants offer Kamaaina discounts, so those are the ones I go to …otherwise, go eat during Happy Hour instead of dinner. Many food items are reduced in the afternoons. Aloha from Maui!
Aloha Jeff and Rob –
I never thought I’d be quoted in one of your articles. It was a kick to be reading along and see my name. Glad I said something nice! Anyway, I am honored.
Mahalo
Hi Debi.
It’s our honor! Thanks for being part of Beat of Hawaii for more than seven years!
Aloha.
We immediately recognize that area in front of the Beach House. We are currently in that area. Yes, the cost has gone up considerably. But, it surely has not stopped people from coming to the islands. There seem to be more people than in the past.
Just fyi: I spoke to HI Park Services Dept wanting to make a May reservation to IAO state park. You had said reservations opened April 17 for May visits. They told me yesterday that it is closed indefinitely til further notice.
Hi Jennnifer.
The information is as we reported. https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/maui/iao-valley-state-monument/.
Aloha.
NY, CA, and Hawaii. Simply put: Elections have Consequences.