“It’s like you’re in that middle zone where you’re making too much to receive help, but you’re not making enough to really prosper.”
Living Hawaii
We explore the high cost of living in Hawaii and what it will take to bring down the “price of paradise.”
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HI-Priced: How A Single Mom Of Two Lives On $55,000 In Mililani
“A big concern of mine is maintaining the quality of life and not being in a position where my kids feel a sense of lack.”
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Where Hawaii Renters Spend Half Their Incomes On Housing
In the state as a whole, people at many income levels who rent — not just low-income residents — face a shortage of rental housing.
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HI-Priced Q&A: How This 56-Year-Old Lives On $51,200 In Honolulu
“Being frugal is an important aspect to living in Hawaii.”
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Zero-Interest Loans Help Hawaii Residents Afford Big Down Payments
Saving for a down payment can be tough in Honolulu, where the median home value was $790,000 last year.
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HI-Priced Q&A: How This 23-Year-Old Saves For Retirement On $36,000 A Year
“Even if you save $5 a month, you’re closer than you were last month.”
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Family Is The Safety Net For Many Young Adults On Pricey Oahu
Kristina Ballina wants to move out of her parents’ Honolulu home but at age 28, she doesn’t think she can afford to.
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10 Charts That Show The Struggle Of Being A Millennial In Hawaii
Adults aged 25 to 34 are facing higher college tuition, higher rents and bigger housing prices than previous generations.
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HI-Priced Q&A: Working Full-Time, Part-Time And Freelancing — All For $45K Per Year
“I’m 31 years old and people think I shouldn’t be getting help from my parents, but I think that’s a reality that a lot of my generation is facing.”