Do NOT move to Hawaii if...

[@germanuncle24]

Stationed in Hawaii I learned that if you love having possessions, Hawaii isn’t for you. If you love memories, Hawaii is the place.

[@NEOSPORIN7777]

life isn't about the mess you leave when the body crappsout. can't take it with ya.

[@ryanjohn673]

Man nailed that !!! Its such a feeling vibe whatever you want to call it much respect to culture and the land listen and love is the answer 🙏🙏

[@Korcasandromedaa]

Simple folks live happier because we don't depend on material things like oxygen.

[@mariamercy7317]

​@@Korcasandromedaa A big Amen! 😊

[@laurakibben4147]

Keep possessions in your head in the form of memories.

[@Cwgrlup]

I think Hawaii is definitely a lifestyle that a certain personality would love. Plus the money factor… we have a lot of friends who left California and couldn’t afford to return once they sold because they didn’t have the money to come back. Living in LA, again I think the only thing that makes me feel pause is the fact that you can only get community hospitals on most islands and Oahu is the only island with a level one trauma center if you or your family member get really sick. And transfer to the trauma center for critical care isn’t going to happen if your not stable. Eating fast food wouldn’t work for me. And ooooh Trader Joe’s!!! Lol. But you have the best sushi! When I was a teenager I was living on the streets in LA. Then I got sober and became a nurse and case manager. I love how you give people back their dignity by acknowledging their not homeless but “house less”… thanks for that. We are all people. Many are in hard times.

[@russbutton9347]

Last year we sold our 100 year old, 1200 sq ft California home and bought a home in great shape, twice the size, on an acre of land south of Hilo, 1/2 mile from the ocean, and have money left over. We have been able to add a full solar/battery system which we power our electric vehicle with, so we don't have to deal with the high prices for power and gasoline. We're happy to eat at home and are enjoying discovering the foods, native to Hawaii, that we never knew in California. We find the weather to be very mild. You're also correct that deliveries are not as quick. We've learned patience. Hawaii probably isn't a great place to live if you're in a hurry. I'm not in a hurry. When we wanted a dishwasher, Home Depot took 2 months to get it in. When they delivered it, they would not install it. I had to hire a different guy to install and take away the old dishwasher. I'm not sure what this guy is talking about regarding the lack of fresh food. Here in Puna, there are farmers markets and veggie vendors all over the place. There's a crew of guys who ocean fish and sell their stuff on the roadside and it's the best fish I've ever had.

[@guslevy3506]

I live in SoCal where reg gas is $4.79, the traffic is worse, the climate is constant dry heat, etc…we do have In-n-out and Trader Joe’s always 5min away tho, but all in all, watching this video all the negatives of Hawaii were still better than here so it turned out to be a positive video!

[@movingtohawaii]

Gus we are waiting for you

[@Tootsietails]

It’s insane even in Modesto.

[@movingtohawaii]

@@Tootsietails How bad is it?

[@edenromanov]

As someone from Sacramento who just moved to Honolulu, I gotta say the biggest shock was the food but everything else about Hawaii is liveable for your ordinary Californian just keep in mind all the negatives homeboy was talking about are legit.

[@movingtohawaii]

@@edenromanov SAC TOWN!

[@jaybleu6169]

I'm from upstate NY and just got back from Oahu. I'd heard horror stories about the traffic there, but I didn't think it was bad at all compared to our midsize cities like Rochester and Syracuse. And outside the cities, you might move more slowly toward a destination on Oahu, but it takes the same amount of time to get somewhere here because you have to drive through farmland for 30 minutes to get there. The driving seemed pretty comparable to here... and there's no snow.

[@movingtohawaii]

Thank you for the comment.

[@Korcasandromedaa]

That's why you can't listen to what people say even if they been there folks with no patience exaggerate everything. That's happened to me someone might say this and that about anything then when I experience for my self the situation wasn't as dramatic.

[@jaybleu6169]

@@Korcasandromedaa Although since I posted that, I've moved to Oahu, and the traffic people talk about does happen at certain times in certain places. Like, you probably don't want to head for the west side of the island after work unless there's something you REALLY want to get to over there, because it's gonna take forever to get there. So yes... it does get as bad as they say, but it's not like that all the time.

[@ilocanodetoy2225]

I grew up in Philippines, joined the Military and spent 16 years in Japan, and 3 years in San Diego, now I’m in Hawaii and doesn’t miss all the place’s I have been because I have all I needed here in Oahu and stay away with the politics and the hate crimes of the Mainland.

[@2endsformacircle762]

The positives definitely outweighs the negatives. True what you said though. "If you can't afford Hawaii, don't move to Hawaii".

[@EpicWebUncle]

Sadly I'm moving back to NY, as beautiful as Oahu has been the cost of living is way too high. I'm in my late 30's single man and still couldn't find affordable housing with the low paying jobs. All I'm taking back with me is great memories and lots of credit card debt.

[@movingtohawaii]

Best of luck to you as you turn the chapter.

[@aartisan44]

Sorry to hear about your cc debt. Thinking of moving there, but the notorious costs are frightening. Can you give any estimates of both housing costs (apartments) and wages of low paying jobs?

[@sfrealestatedealmaker6001]

Just a heads up, as of April 2023 Hawaii is more expensive than the San Francisco Bay Area. I live in SF and just came back from Oahu. I wrote down my expenses (everything I purchased) then compared them to SF prices. Hawaii is about 5-8% more than San Francisco. Which is mind blowing since our average income is way more than Hawaii’s. I do feel bad for the locals there who say they work 2-3 jobs just to survive. 😢

[@Letgo_letlive]

“They give you a juice and then take it back .. we’re landing” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mixflip]

Traffic is bad but it’s really not that bad compared to many mainland big cities. What’s really painful is the parking. There’s nothing more infuriating than to get to your destination and then spending an hour driving around waiting for a spot to open up.

[@tonyalmodovar6878]

Tony from NYC enjoy your video especially this one thank you for being honest and although Oahu has its problems your climate, your culture and way of life is soooooo different from NYC, its COLD and people here can argue with you because you push them by accident and find yourself in a fight, crowded the hustle and bustle burns you out and no one really cares about you, so I still see myself moving there and enjoying the spirit of the ocean and give thanks every day for the beautiful island and your people that spread the ALOHA SPIRIT and for that I give you MAHALO 👍🤙🙋‍♂️♥️

[@patrickprendergast9589]

when

[@Yuppiemike99]

The locals in Hawaii do not want us there. We drive up the prices for everything and have ruined their land. Nothing we can do about it now. If you want to live in a beautiful tropical climate. Check out the Philippines. They speak English it is taught in schools. There are thousands of Americans fleeing the United States for the Philippines living off just their social security $1,700 a month. The great thing about the Philippines is the locals will welcome you instead of trying to manipulate you by putting up videos on KZbin. Thousands of people are fleeing Hawaii now because it's impossible to survive off of social security in Hawaii. 😎

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Great video. 🤙 Enjoyed the detailed explanations.

[@movingtohawaii]

Chris! 🤙🏽 Had to dive into the details, otherwise there’s hardly any negative things to say about this island life. Thx for stopping by! Kenji

[@leihu7066]

Both of yall videos are great and informative!!

[@tonyt.5316]

You definitely earned my subscription! My wife is from Oahu and her family there goes back to kings and queens. I love going there to visit family. We love, and stay in the north shore. Surfing, beach, hiking and food trucks. We’re on the beaches before 7am everyday! I told my wife I could even be “houseless” there! They even have a motocross track! Does life get any better? Hopefully one day soon we move for the kids to go to university. She can’t get used to the temperatures here living in Canada, even though we are in the Westcoast with the mildest weather. My house needs to be a sauna because of her! 🤣 Couple things I noticed (in the Northshore at least) is nobody honks. You can make a U turn right on Kam hwy and locals are patient, give em a Shaka, get one back, and be on your way. Also people pull over to pee right off the side of the road. 🤣

[@muffinharris4872]

I live in Bay Area it worse to live here looting homeless everywhere, traffic breaking cars , Grab and go at the mall .in my area housing is crazy. I was in Hawaii last Month it was nice Im planning to retire to Oahu

[@movingtohawaii]

We would love to connect with you to discuss the retirement transition. I lived in the Bay Area for a decade and yes, it had gotten out of hand :(

[@shelleyzee1221]

I thought you re describing Oahu until I came to your last sentence.

[@markettradinggenius]

I'm was born and raised in hawaii. My father married my mother(native Hawaiian) and he was a pilot in the airforce for 32 years on Oahu. Two years ago, I moved to Virginia(Virginia has more military bases than any other state, except California) which has all the same kind of people(micronesians, japanese, chinese, hawaiians(me included), tungans and somoans. The gas price, just yesterday, was $3.89 a gallon as of Saturday April 30, 2022. Some places were $4.09 a gallon in northern Virginia. Virginia is highly racially diverse, even more so than Hawaii; especially when you include the large amount of 'african' americans in Virginia which hawaii simply don't have except for the military sector. I thought about moving back to my native island of Oahu, but things are way too good here in Virginia and I see no rational, emotional or logical reason to move back to my native island of Oahu. But, I do like your video and I gave you a big thumbs up my brodda...as a side note; we have a Trader Joes(down the road in Manassas, Virginia), a major Amazon warehouse a short driving distance away, a Publix which is about a 5 minute drive from me and everything in between those two. Like I said, I have it too good, here in Virginia, to move back to Oahu😇

[@movingtohawaii]

You lay out a strong case to live in Virginia 🤙 Makes me think of the phrase “You can take the man out of the island, but you can’t take the island out of a man.” You’ll always have Hawaii in your heart 💚

[@markettradinggenius]

@@movingtohawaii Hey my brodda...thanks for the response. In the past few months, I've spoken to many hawaiians, who are both here in Virginia for the military as well as those hawaiians, micronesians and somoans who moved here over 5 years ago from both Maui and Oahu !! They all have the same mentality and have seen a huge change in their lives and have actually experienced more wealth abundance as well as an overabundance of opportunities here in Virginia. The cost of living is 'stupid' low...lol...Most, as usual, do miss the islands of course, but they know that what they have here could never be had in Hawaii at the cost and prices that they paid here in Virginia. I've been all up and down the east coast, including Nebraska(Omaha) and all of the south, including New Orleans. Virginia is the 'original' state of the 13 colonies and has a great abundance of history. Believe it or not, we do have hawaiian feast and Luau festivities. This goes without saying that Hawaii is NOT a place, it's a people and where the people go, they can create a new hawaii with them😁

[@howellwong11]

I'm part Hawaiian too and left Hawaii in 1953 to work all over the world. I'm retired and live in Austin, Texas. My daughter was born in Woodbridge while I was working in DC. My wife is from Turkey and we have a place in Izmir too. I have poi in the freezer.

[@markettradinggenius]

@@howellwong11 hey my brodda...nice to have another hawaiian added to my response. Mahalo...

[@theroadrunnerjarhead4109]

I was born and raised on Oahu and grew up in the area which is now mililani. I left Hawaii in the 80s when my military wife got transferred to California. About a year ago I asked my brother to send me newspaper ads for rental apartments because I wanted to go back home to live in retirement. My monthly net income is 4500 a month. He told me I don’t make enough money to live there unless I live with friends or relatives. That’s depressing.

[@bsurfer3080]

I’ll trade the mainland life for anyone in the Islands when I retire

[@TropicalGardenGuy]

Recent trip to Hawaii. I paid $6.99 gal for gas on the way to the airport in Sacramento. When I topped off my rental car in Waikiki one week later gas was $.4.52 gal in Hawaii.

[@proudasiangirl576]

I am subscribed to your channel. I appreciate your honesty, good or bad....you are the real deal! I am just opposite of you Derek. I was born and raised in NORCAL but lived in Maui. So I crave and itch to come back. I have always considered HI my 2nd home. I am thinking about splitting my time going back and forth now as another chapter (retirement) of my life is here.

[@RuffAndTuffRecordings]

These vids are great. I'm from the DC area and have been thinking about moving for my entire life. Hope to visit in 1-2 months.

[@robertsmulling9976]

Great video. I lived in Southern CA for 11 years (growing up in Illinois). I didn't miss the cold weather and snow/ice while living in CA. But after living in CA that long, the whole vibe of living there wore off plus I got married and my wife (now ex) wanted to move to Seattle. I enjoy living in Seattle way more than living in CA. However, the pace in Oahu is more of my style and the weather is more agreeable to me. Comparing the cost of living between Seattle and Honolulu is pretty darn close. Maybe our gas prices are "slightly" lower than yours. I was in Oahu in May 2022 and I was comparing food prices and the cost of eating out with what I pay here in Seattle. Not much difference really. Well, I don't have a cockroach issue and those beasties really creep me out. Moving to Oahu is still on my bucket list. Mahalo for this video!

[@howellwong11]

The cockroach is an issue with me. It drove me out of Hawaii.

[@omardeveraux1418]

Great video and you definitely had points to think about for someone who may be thinking about island life. Appreciate the information, details and knowledge sharing.

[@movingtohawaii]

Yessir mahalo!

[@godonholiday]

Gas is less than $4 at Safeway..

[@movingtohawaii]

True, some places will have better prices on any given day. For many, it's a daily hunt for deals out here.

[@samanthajean808]

-I'm near Boston, MA and fuel for my car is $4.20 for 93. Fuel prices don't scare me! -On average, I don't usually drive, but I do enjoy it. I have friends about an hour away, but I rarely see them. -We camped as kids but only a town away, not a huge fan of theme parks. -I almost welcome traffic, windows down, music up, running errands, no biggie! Used to live in Providence and commute to Boston, Sundays was 40-45min, weekdays in bad weather up to 2+hrs on 4-5 lane highways. -I don't order anything online. If it's not in stock I look at it as a sign that I don't need it now. -I'm all about respect and being a good guest, whether it's towards military or the houseless. -I love me some fast food! But there's plenty of options for farmers markets and co-op gardening, I'm also not a big red meat eater, I tend to stick to fish. -My hometown never had homeless but I grew up very poor. Didn't grow up in a bad area but that's where my friends were from. -I HATE COLD WEATHER. I hate fall. I hate raking bags and bags of leaves and shoveling. Waiting a half an hour for my car to melt the inch of ice. Everything's dead and grey. I've been Oahu dreaming for 6 years now, it feels like home.

[@benh3427]

We were lucky to have moved and retired just before the lockdown on honolulu,hi (from Boston, didn't miss the cold weather but do miss family and friends)

[@4nperson925]

I was just in Oahu and I was surprised the traffic wasn't so bad compared to Sacramento or Los Angeles. It was very chilled. I was there for 45 days.

[@movingtohawaii]

At times the traffic on H1 can be manageable. Especially when University of Hawaii students are on break

[@movingtohawaii]

How does one come for a whole 45 days? Next time you come maybe my vacation rental will be something to look at.

[@jamessmith6047]

That is a Australian GPS Voice not South African. Thanks for all the videos

[@movingtohawaii]

You’re right!! I just checked and I though that I had gone with the South African. New phone 🤷‍♂️ Are you in Australia?

[@jameswulzen590]

the main reason is that it'[s way too expensive, gas is up to $6.00 a gallon now plus shipping is really expensive. Rents are $2,800.00 for a studio to $4,000.00 to rent a nice house. Housing in Kona area is $600,000.00 for a substandard home, it's out of sight. 2022.

[@amayawalker7019]

I'm good, plan to ride my electric bike, live off of seafood, mangoes, and pineapple...prefer acquaintances, have little family, don't celebrate Christmas, don't like the cold, and will get base housing. 🤙

[@hothotheat3000]

I’d say if your family and friends are on the East Coast of the US, do NOT move to HI. You have to fly to CA, sit through a layover, then fly again to the destination. You’re going to miss weddings, funerals, all of it because you can’t afford to get there and it takes too long. You’re going to be very lonely in HI because all of your people are elsewhere.

[@ronhash2906]

-Every day, 20 cars on average get stolen somewhere in Portland - Portland, Oregon, has had 67 homicides so far this year and the city has surpassed its previous full-year record of 66 in 1987. - The report shows that Oregon has a disproportionately large population of homeless people when compared to other states: while Oregon’s population represents 1.3% of the total U.S. population, Oregon’s homeless population represents 2.6% of the total U.S. homeless population.

[@movingtohawaii]

Crazzzyy.

[@sheenaboyd3755]

Big up VA!!!! N yes, the tunnel is a headache everyday after 5p.

[@juststuff5216]

$4.41 - In the UK, we're currently (29th April 2023) paying $7.50+ for a U.S. gallon (Not UK gallon), with a high of $9.00 in 2022.

[@Lucretiaseesall]

I have no driver's license, so no car. I don't want a house! I'm an Aunty from the mainland, East coast, New York City, which is not perfect either but I love it! I would much prefer an apartment, I'm used to traffic and the time it might take to get from here to there. I Love Hot weather! I am a Summer person! I vacationed there in May of 2014 and will most definitely want to vacation there again, probably a couple more times before I would consider moving permanently. What I might, maybe, consider more is just having a vacation place? I know there is no Trader Joe's [ insert sad face emoji ] Isn't there a Costco? I've seen videos. They might not have the highest end stuff but don't they have decent quality stuff? Thank you for this video and the honest, straightforward information. There is a big huge difference between visiting somewhere in "vacation mode" to actually living someplace on a daily basis having to deal with everyday life. I fell in love with the 50th state and I so hope to maybe vacation there again in the next couple of years, maybe in 2023, maybe in 2024. Mahalo, and Aloha !!

[@secretadmirer5006]

Hard to get around in Hawaii without a car, unless you live in town/downtown Honolulu.

[@reverimaldonado5134]

I miss the food! In the mainland got junk food in Honolulu, Hawaii got Hawaiian food, philipinno food, Chinese food, all kinds! When my husband comes to visit he brings everything laulau, Kailua pig and all the other good stuffs! Thank you boy for your video! ❤️🌴🌺

[@santadam]

All great points man. Mahalo for the insights.

[@maz8023]

Totally with you on the TJs!!! It's the only major disadvantage to moving back...

[@movingtohawaii]

Still worth it though! Can someone please send me some frozen tamales tho

[@anthonyemmm]

Definitely can live without a Trader Joe’s. We live in San Diego and there’s one down the street. Friggin can’t stand that store. When family form Hawaii come visit us they want to go Trader Joe’s and buy all kind stuff. That store to me is overrated. I don’t get it😂

[@VeneerDept]

In Atlanta we call “Tear Downs” BANDOS

[@harveyh3696]

06:50 I regret supporting Rail/HART. Billions $ over what was proposed. Wondering what the costs will end up with the new stadium. Great videos!

[@movingtohawaii]

Hopefully the same people aren’t in charge of the stadium.

[@shelleyzee1221]

More taxes from crooked politicians who line their pockets with these projects especially rail which nobody wanted.

[@anthonylee2099]

Mahalo for this video.lots of insights. 🤙

[@movingtohawaii]

Mahalo Anthony

[@dawalorien4512]

I am a fan! Loved 'Waianae' & 'Downtown' just moved back & landed a Downtown Condo... 💕

[@movingtohawaii]

Welcome to the channel, Dawa! Mahalo for watching and feel free share updates with us as you settle in to your downtown condo 🤙

[@mellowmoods8393]

Bro, I know this video is a couple years, but I have lived in Ewa Gentry for 20 years and have never had problems getting stuff on Amazon Prime in 2-3 days. Yeah, you may have to choose your items a little more selectively, but its doable.

[@movingtohawaii]

Haha interesting comment. Thank you. This one is about 3 years old And it was slower back then but yes I get things in a few days now too. Amazon is coming here too by sand island so more only going to get Faster for the right items.

[@adamcunningham6847]

hey how are you i stubled onto your channel i never seriously thought about living there but i am intrigued o BTW Semper P!

[@apachewahine]

I'm a HUGE Trader Joe's fan. Been shopping there since high school 1987 and get the majority of my groceries from there but even my devotion to TJ's isn't enough to dim my plan to move to Oʻahu 😁

[@movingtohawaii]

Haha Lea in hindsight, I got over it. It was a rough life transition though! Haha

[@SN-bl6xm]

Foodland, WholeFoods and the Markets are great for doing groceries. Who needs Trader Joe’s? 😉 I did read somewhere that Amazon wants to build a warehouse in Hawaii. I guess in the future Amazon will be able to deliver faster. I use Instacart a lot, due to health issues what made me housebound and half of the time bedridden. I did realize that there are not that many restaurants in Hawaii that serve healthy food. I live in NV and I can order groceries and healthy food from restaurants at all time. 😃 My dream is to move to Hawaii. But first I have to figure out how to finance it. 😅😉

[@NamelessVoice808]

The warehouse is being built as we speak in Kapolei near the Costco. I drive by the construction everyday.

[@KoolKatSA]

Good topic! Everybody seems to want to move, but it really isn't for everyone. Besides affordability, we also need to consider it's an island with its own unique challenges & differences than mainland. Some people migrate seasonally, which might help. Mahalo for being real.

[@jormungaurd]

I really miss the culture and lifestyle I experienced while in the islands. To me, it always felt so much more laid back than it is here on the mainland. Everything feels so much more rushed here.

[@johhnmorgan8329]

Should go to byron bay or kingscliff or Sydney Australia house prices most of the celebrities live byron bay

[@adrey2k]

Tbh the gas prices are pretty cheap compared to germany. We pay like 6$ per gallon 🫨

[@pastorjohnculbertson661]

My honest take is Hawaii is " Dallas with a beach " I'm moving back to Hawaii for good 👍

[@movingtohawaii]

and some volcanos 🤙

[@pastorjohnculbertson661]

@@movingtohawaii Oahu!

[@charmainesanderson592]

Thank You So Much 💙💜💙💜

[@Lokahi-fo-life]

My family is from Hawai’i, however my parents moved to California in 1964, I wasn’t born yet. I spent many summers on the Big Island and I love the old ways. I still live in California, however I would love to move to Hawai’i. California has higher or equal gas prices. I would prefer to live on the Big Island, I like the slower life; however healthcare is my main concern and then prices. Why I want to move back? The people, I love the aloha. Grated it’s not the same as when I was a kid runner around Hilo, however it’s still better than anywhere else. Ok, I hear Japan is pretty nice. The handshake and hugging. My Hawai’i friends (mostly parents from Hawai’i), we still do this. Makes you feel closer to each other, you know. I know a lot of my friends have brought up their kids that same way. There’s more great about Hawai’i imo, the negatives are mostly monetary and healthcare. One of my friends, his mom is from BI too, he wants to live on the BI 6 months and California 6 months when he retires.

[@kaykavanagh8948]

Like all your points suites me now in life...I luv Hawaii been there many times ...it's for me for sure ❤️🙋🇨🇦Vancouver - Thank you 💥

[@logeinthebox]

Man, I live in the Puget Sound/ Seattle area, the prices are pretty much the same if not more in some places over here. Hell, I researched internet servide the other day and it would be half the cost of what I have available to me now. Some of the stuff you talk about was pretty universal, like gas prices and supply chain issue. I work in residential remodels, everyone was having trouble getting apppliances at this time. After a couple vacations there, my wife and are working on figuring out how to move over. I have absolutely fallen in love with the cutlure, people, and landscale. The concept of Aloha and traditonal Hawaiian beliefs have connectioned with me in ways Christianity and western culture never have. Thanks for the video, I already dealing with most of these negatices where I live now, hard to find a reason not to give it a shot.

[@movingtohawaii]

Thank you for the insight and feedback.

[@logeinthebox]

@@movingtohawaii Yeah man, thanks for the video. Most of these moving to Hawaii videos made around or right after the pandemic have this issue. Things were and still are pretty crazy price wise here too. I paid like 8 dollars for a dozen eggs last year, the cheap white eggs lol. I just got back from a trip last week, the similar gas prices is what got me looking into the real cost of living compared to the Puget Sound area. I've been pretty surprised how similar they are, even more affordable in some ways. Plus I won't have to spend my summer being choked out by wildfire 😁

[@keithc8108]

I love the Farmers market on the Big island Hilo. Produce was very affordable there, I bought 5 papayas for $1, in 2007. However, on Oahu, the food is extremely expensive. Cost too much to live in Oahu.

[@jbookcoo6288]

What advice do you have for someone moving to Hawaii seeking a one bedroom rental apartment? What are the current average rent costs there? Thank you for the helpful video. I really enjoy your channel. Thank you.

[@ralphtaylor7448]

Money

[@azrael3758]

I'm from L.A everything you said is wrong with Hawaii is the same thing i been dealing with for the last 20 years.

[@rla26368]

I lived there in my early twenties. I have been back several times visiting. Apparently I learned my traffic “vibe” there because every trip up and down H-1 even in high traffic and it all seemed 💯 normal. It’s really weird.🤷‍♀️

[@pualani609local9]

Da Aina is beautiful. But... I got island fever. Sometimes late at night I would drive around and around the island just to drive and feel like I was going somewhere. I live near the Jersey shore. 🤙🏼

[@franklopez2969]

When I lived there 22 years ago, milk was $6/gallon! I did not drink milk for years!

[@momoxiaoshizi]

Trader Joe’s is so relatable. Not weird at all, literally the second thing I looked up while searching in Hawaii.

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Mahalo! Great information as usual. 90 days out.🌴 Tennessee @ Christmas🤣

[@movingtohawaii]

Mahalo. Let’s make sure to connect.

[@minc4970]

Financially no problem. To me the main problem is the time zone. It already bad enough to get up at 5am to cover the east coast business. If I move to Hawaii …. Lol. Forget it. Nobody talks about this but some of my high tech friends moved to Hawaii told me that they made huge mistake not factoring in the time zone issue

[@movingtohawaii]

This is true. Tell them hit us up!!

[@minc4970]

@@movingtohawaii actually this is a huge problem nobody is talking about. This is why many companies are hesitant to move to Hawaii. That two hour time zone is a killer for global companies. But nobody is talking about it because it seems like an unsolvable problem.

[@movingtohawaii]

@@minc4970 got wake up super early 🤷‍♂️

[@katiebug8771]

Great video. You got me with no Trader Joe's

[@movingtohawaii]

It’s a topic many families (including mine) take VERY seriously

[@PerrincinaSprecaci]

Back in the 80's my best friend and I had delusional dreams of grandeur about moving to Hawaii together after high school graduation to be roomies. No internet back then, so we snail-mailed a letter to the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce (?), and got back a form letter stating "Welcome to Paradise! If you plan to move here, please make sure you budget air fare back home." It wasted no time telling us that people move to Hawaii all the time without being realistic, and get stuck there. And this was in 1986!

[@destinyreturns4885]

I'm watching this from So. Cal in 6/22 and gas here is high $6, so I'd say it's all relative with regard to gas pricing....

[@laurakibben4147]

Theres a good reason why mainland is littered with RVs. Just like moving aloha side, unrealistic ideas and expectations and it gets parked and wastes away. My 5 years long sad state was born out of seemed like a good idea at the time😭

[@Korcasandromedaa]

You forgot to mention yes is more expensive there BUT the minimum wage is more higher then the states. I have family there they moved to Oahu about 10 yrs ago to waianae. They love it they're happier Gas I mean if they were back in Chicago litterly they will be paying the same. I'm not just gonna listen to you. Everyone lives different if you live the fast life and are a big spender well of course you're going to struggle if your pocket don't match your desire. I'm moving to Oahu this summer and I'm excited of this new chapter in my life I'm originally from Puerto Rico and Hawaii feels and looks a lot like my little island in the Caribbean. Simple folks live more happy.

[@Mos_Do_Bits]

Not gonna lie the reason im moving out to hawaii is to get away from new york. Im tired of getting into arguements over bumping into people in a packed ass city. New york wouldnt be bad if people learned how to walk straight.

[@davidkitazawa2827]

Awesome show… 🎉

[@damienceparano5289]

Thanks so much Brah! Love your openness and being upfront. We're possibly thinking about moving from Tampa if I end up getting a job offer. I'm looking forward to meeting you in person possibly and we can eat out with our families. I have good friends here that I grew up with that are from the Big Island. I've always felt a connection to Hawaii. My wife's from PR and my daughter's name we got from the word for dolphin. So we'll see what happens in the next few weeks or so.

[@movingtohawaii]

Hey Damien, glad to hear our videos connect with you so strongly. Good luck on your job offer. Moving with a family to Hawaii is exciting, stressful, amazing and all that stuff. Keep me in the loop!

[@timothyzakaria7397]

@@movingtohawaii I'm not a Trader Joe's fan but I like H Mart I also liked Uwajimaya when I stayed a short period in Seattle

[@timothyzakaria7397]

@@movingtohawaii I am coming from Massachusetts which is far but the cost of living is high but I just need a job I don't have kids. I like Gig work but I need good transportation I also like working on bikes.

[@rjmurray5128]

HI & CA are about neck & neck on the high cost of living I prefer the islands Lived in CA for 11 years don’t miss it at all Aloha!!

[@movingtohawaii]

Hawaii housing is less expensive. Hawaii food and goods is more expensive. California property taxes SUCK!! That’s the difference maker for me along with the Aloha and ocean!

[@rjmurray5128]

@@movingtohawaii High property taxes in CA was one of the big reasons to come back to the isles HI has all I need, got so tired of the long drives just to get to all the chain stores I prefer Aunty/Uncle shops brah! Love it here!! Was in the Navy here from 94-98 moved back in 2016 never owned an AC in my condo the island trade winds are cool and relaxing 🤙

[@movingtohawaii]

@@rjmurray5128 oh solid! Please hit me up if you ever need anything or if you know someone with real estate needs 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@wongjefx980]

In Canada, and wife really wants to retire to Hawaii, but I think she is dazzled as a tourist and doesn’t understand what it means to actually live there and not be a multi-millionaire.

[@lou8809]

Lol the accent on the GPS was an Australian accent 😂

[@keanaarrington4682]

Thank you for the video and information. Is there an ikea?

[@movingtohawaii]

Mahalo Keana!! Nope! Great point. No IKEA meatballs over here.

[@bweather04]

Help me move. I'm on my way. Ask how you can help. I'll gladly accept any help moving to Hawaii. I hope I'm welcomed.

[@clarkie0167]

Wow! What a great video!

[@wahiawabound808]

Can't forget don't move to hawaii if you was fed lies that hawaii is part of the united states. I no care what people say or think but the truth can never be erased hawaii is still a kingdom KŪ'E.

[@AL-ei2gc]

Every time I go to mainland, I go to Trader Joe’s. Every time I go to Hawaii, I go to ABC Stores.

[@movingtohawaii]

ABC Stores, for souvenirs?

[@torycook1215]

What about the bumper to bumper traffic because Honolulu has no subway? 🙄

[@laurakibben4147]

At least the bulk of the traffic doesn't appear to be all the gottdamn LLC 1099 driving for uber, door dash, grub hub, Amazon, walfart, Lyft like here in OKC alone. I hate my birth city anymore for that reason alone.

[@adamcardio696]

I go to college in New York and I have been looking for a change of pace on living and want more opportunities for sports and such but I was wondering if you think it is a bad idea to move to Hawai'i after I finish my sophomore year and live there for 200 days working almost full time until I have residency and can go to college at UH for in-state tuition.

[@movingtohawaii]

Depends on what kind of work you’re looking to do for 200 days while you gain residency.

[@cruz4me]

I was there for 2 month i stayed in ko Olina and Makaha i was sad when i left the amout of locals i met and food was a beautiful experience for me but i do know what u mean true not for everyone.

[@elarabetusupiste8681]

Intro... "...I cant help to talk bad about my home, this is the best place on earth"😂

[@houstoncruiser]

Funny you mention Trader Joes, my family coming from Texas miss HEB stores

[@movingtohawaii]

What is HEB?

[@houstoncruiser]

@@movingtohawaii like a bigger Safeway, but they are big into the Texas food culture, like Tex-Mex and Cajun. They are decently priced as well which is a plus.

[@danielskomp9072]

I have a a MD friend who wanted to open an Office in Kona. Other doctors warned him, If hé not already own a home ór property, hé could not make enough to live. There!

[@shelleyzee1221]

Lack of doctors and good medical care is a huge problem on Oahu.

[@islandGG]

NO TRADER JOE'S?!! Ah hellz no LOL.. that place is my favorite grocery store. Prices are way chepa than most. I've always imagined living in Kailua.. have you guys made a video on that side of da island 🏝. I just recently discovered your channel.

[@movingtohawaii]

A few weeks ago we released the most in depth Kailua tour on the island.

[@islandGG]

@@movingtohawaii just saw it. Thanks dude!!

[@browneli]

We payin $6 plus for gas now in San Diego . Has it gone up on the Island now as well ?

[@movingtohawaii]

We’re at around $5.30 right now

[@RR-tn8fw]

All so very true.

[@Franciscodelporto]

Hey Derek, nice video...gotta go....to trader Joe's to buy some salty platains..

[@movingtohawaii]

😂🤣 get me some tamales

[@nancygee3137]

I am sure gas is more expensive since this video.

[@movingtohawaii]

$5-ish today

[@relicofgold]

This is one of the best informative videos on things that are not so great in Hawaii. You hit nearly everything. Your Best Buy comments are spot on......they take forever to get things to you. I don't miss Trader Joe's in the slightest, there are plenty of alternatives. You left out the bugs, but have a separate video for that. Living here you have to fight them, just another inconvenience. You left out anti-haole-ism. It's real. If you mispronounce a word, it is considered that you just make a mistake, but that you disrespected their heritage. That's not respectful of YOU, they are disrespecting YOU, not the other way around.

[@amberlayman9403]

December $2022 gas over $5/gal in some places in Washington..😢

[@earlluttimo9864]

I'm an ex- Kamaaina, 1980-1991. Will be retiring to Maui soon. I lived in Honolulu but would not want to return there.

[@Jon_8]

Did they ever complete that rail? If so, how is it?

[@akalaSHO]

I think the fast food thing being more prominent feels like a west side thing. Even though we have a culture of eating canned meat, I think the fast food culture has to do with urban planning and communities like Ewa and Kapolei and further west revolve around the car. Like, I feel like the leeward side ended up getting some of the worst qualities of post-war suburbanization. The bougie-fication of Kapolei seems to be slowly changing things tho

[@movingtohawaii]

Interesting observation. I appreciate your comment

[@sandrad3346]

I think that the fast food thing is related to a strong military presence.

[@AllBraunZeroBrains]

Can anybody talk on the hotel job scene is like? Super interested 🙌🏼

[@harveyh3696]

05:25 Reason why I didn't renew my Sam's Club membership; SC is just up the road.