The Pro's & Con's of Living in Kona Hawaii (Big Island)

[@RagDraggo]

I lived on the Big Island,, (in Waikoloa Village,,, 31 miles North of Kona Town) for almost 5 years.. beginning Feb, 2017. In Nov, 2021,,,, I sold my Big Island house,,,, and purchased a house on the Garden Island of Kauai,, (far Southwest end of the island, town of Kekaha,) and moved in. My present house is about a quarter mile from the Kekaha Beach. Therefore I've now lived here on Kauai for almost a year and a half. Let me just say that (equally,, six of one,, half a dozen of the other),,, there are both pros,,,,, AND cons,,, involving "life on EACH island". So flip a coin,, and take your pick.

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Mahalo for your comment and views Stephen. I actually lived on Kauai before moving to the Big Island, so basically the opposite of what you did. That was 24 years ago, so, suffice it to say both Islands have undergone plenty of changes and development. 😎🤙

[@BigislandEJ]

Pretty good video, I agree with everything you said. As a local in Kona I can’t really argue with any of it. Good production, well done, keep at it your channel should grow . Aloha!

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Appreciate the kind words Allen, and if you're ever in town come by for a cup of coffee (on me) and talk story. Mahalo!

[@chrisbritton3840]

Thanks for your honest opinion! We just came back from the Big Island and Oahu and fell in love with all of the pros you state.

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Thanks for the views and comment @chrisbritton3840 ! I tried to be as honest as possible without making a 30 minute video. The Pros will always outweigh the Cons for me here in Kona! 😘🤙

[@flyboykfpr]

As a Big Islander, I say Kona is very warm unless you get up to 2k feet. And gas cost more. But having said that , living in Hawaii is fantastic no matter where you live and if you have a lot of money Kona is nice, just buy a house at 2k feet or more.

[@EveeLover]

Thanks for breaking it down in the video with the markers!

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Mahalo for the views and comment! Glad you liked it! 😎🤙

[@karenkennedy6331]

Was in Kona about 5 years ago, swam with the 🐬 dolphins, snorkeled right off the coast, saw sea turtles, 💗 loved it! The people there love their Walmart.

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Aloha Karen! Sounds like you had an excellent time in Kona. There's nothing like the feeling of being in the ocean swimming with the creatures that most only see on TV. Coming back soon? 😎🤙

[@meghansangiovanni9009]

Thank you for this content!

[@livinginkonahawaii]

You are most welcome Meghan! Anything that you would want to see moving forward? I'm in the "creating" mode again. Mahalo nui for the views and comment! 😎🤙

[@ednabattle8419]

have visited Kina many many times over the years plan to move to the Big Island this year and can not wait to leave California will always come back to visit family but can't wait to make my new family in Kina so excited to be there ❤

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Mahalo for the views and comments Edna! When are you planning on coming? Please feel free to give me a call if I can help you in your search for properties here in Kona. 808-937-1629 😎🤙

[@reinhardburkholder5260]

Hey Todd, saw some of your KZbin videos, great prospective. This is Reinhard, you sold us property In milolii, and our house here in Kona in 2016. Done a lot of work on the house, you should come by one day and check it out.

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Aloooooha Reinhard! Great to hear from you, and I was actually thinking of you guys while driving through Keauhou View Estates the other day! I'll stop by soon, and appreciate the video views my friend! Call me if you ever need anything: 808-937-1629

[@kamuelakawika1976]

The important thing said was ,"respect the culture". Also Joe's Law added extra cost to everything shipped in. This guy is correct....🤙😎🤙

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Mahalo Kawika! 😎🤙

[@livinginkonahawaii]

@Jorge J Absolutely! 💯

[@erikh9991]

Thank you. I hope in 5 years (semi-retired) I can rent a place for 6 months. I would love to stay longer but I don't think I could get any family or friends to stay with me longer than 2 weeks. Paradise is beautiful but not alone. I would try to get a job at the ABC store to laugh at the tourists. I so know what vacation brain is like.

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Mahalo for checking out my video Erik, and if you like this one, I'm thinking that you may enjoy some of the others on my channel. We have a lot of part-timers here on the Big Island who come for a few months to enjoy Hawaii, then return home. Hope you make it here eventually, and please feel free to reach out anytime! Alooooha!

[@DarahVelesbir]

I’m thinking about moving to Hawaii

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Aloha Darah! Thank you for your views and comments. Please feel free to call or write me with any questions you may have at the contact information in the video description. Mahalo! Todd 😃🤙

[@gk8468]

I really like your information. I am hapa and was raised in Pearl City. Left the island and moved to the mainland but finally returning back home to live the rest of my life back with my Hawaiians. I am moving to the Big Island because I want the silence and peace Oahu is to busy. I will contact you. I am looking at 3 properties Aloha

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Aloha G K! Appreciate the kind words, and feel free to reach out to me if you need any help with your Big Island Real Estate search. LivingInKona.com is a great place to start, you can also book a call with me for a Buyer Consultation at the links in my description. Mahalo nui!

[@jayrandall7643]

And the Kona side is more truest and so the prices are more elaborate on that side of the island dryer yes but more expensive Hilo has its are coming off the ocean much cleaner air and yes more rain but when the volcano is producing smoke it usually flows over to the Kona side so it's a little cheaper even the restaurants and things and the air seems to be clear more consistently

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Aloha Jay! Thanks for the views and comment. There's definitely pro's and con's to living on either side of the island. That's a great idea for my next video! 😎🤙

[@andyhughes1776]

Hawaii may seem like Heaven but if you cannot afford a decent living there, it's a kind of Hell where you must work all the time and cannot enjoy any of what it has to offer. Better to live in an affordable State then save money to go to Hawaii for vacation every year.

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Aloha Andy! Mahalo for your thoughts and perspective. It's definitely important to properly plan before moving to Hawaii so that you know if you can afford the the cost of living in Hawaii in the first place. That's why I urge people to give me a call and chat about their specific situation if they are considering the move. 😎🤙

[@RG-ds8pd]

Agree

[@drsysop]

Aloha! I been to Kona & Hilo & loved it but only thing is the roaches, geckos & some centipedes I not liked. Some things do not work there like SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Amazon Prime will take like 7 days to get there & no Aldi's or Trader Joe's & many other things that are on the mainland. There is a Walmart & Costco's there which is nice but about 10% higher on some things. I can tell you this it's much cheaper on the Big Island than Oahu, Maui & Kauai. -Mahalo!

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Aloha DrSysOp! Thanks for the views and your comments. You are absolutely correct about everything you mentioned. Living on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean does have it's drawbacks and differences from living on the Mainland. That's why I created this channel, so that people would know what to expect when considering moving to, and buying a home in Hawaii. Mahalo nui loa! 😎🤙

[@drsysop]

@@livinginkonahawaii I hope you stay safe from the Mauna Loa eruption. I hear its getting close to Saddle Road. -Mahalo!

[@livinginkonahawaii]

@@drsysop Yes, the flow itself has slowed, but if it continues it may cross the Daniel K Inoue Highway within the next 5 - 7 days. Luckily for everyone Pele decided to flow into the uninhabited part of the island!

[@tylerflowers5320]

Lets not forget cheap travel between islands. And def aloha is real

[@livinginkonahawaii]

@tylerflowers5320 Mahalo nui for your views and comment. Hawaiian, Southwest, and Mokulele Air all offer interisland flights for as low as $39 one-way, and it's a great way to see all that Hawaii has to offer at affordable prices. Aloooooha! 😎🤙

[@tuareg8311]

What about living in the interior of the Big Island?

[@BoomerActual]

Thanks for the video and information. One recommendation, don’t use your hands so much my old speech teacher would say.

[@Tom-fz6pe]

You really missed one of the biggest downsides. Availability of medical services.

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Aloha Tom, and thanks for your views and comment. Medical services, especially Medical Specialists, are definitely challenging here in Hawaii. I've had to fly to Oahu several times in the past for Doctor appointments and procedures. It is one of the downsides to living in a remote location and should certainly be a serious consideration for anyone interested in moving to the islands. 😎🤙

[@xuzack832]

For Californians, the con #1 and #2 would be nonexistent

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Agreed @xuzack832 if anyone understands the cost of living and traffic it would definitely be Californians. Mahalo nui for the comment and views. 😎🤙

[@wizzard8083]

Hey bro have you ever been to Maui, Kauai, or Oahu before?

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Absolutely! All great places with their own unique locations and experiences. Thanks for the views and comment! 😎🤙

[@lauramontenegro5817]

This is good información, I just hot a work proposal in a new luxury resort, I most to answer soon, are you only sales broker or rental too, if that is the case , may we have a call ?

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Aloha Laura! Thanks for your comment and for reaching out. I'd be happy to recommend a few Property Management companies for you to speak with here in Kona. Please feel free to schedule a call! Mahalo nui loa!

[@lauramontenegro5817]

@@livinginkonahawaii how may I schedulle a call?

[@livinginkonahawaii]

@@lauramontenegro5817 if you click the "Show more" in the video description all of my contact information will appear. You can either book a call with me, or feel free to call/text me your phone number at: 808-937-1629. Looking forward to speaking with you! Mahalo!

[@marcielynn4886]

Too expensive. I prefer Kalapana.

[@livinginkonahawaii]

Aloha Marcie! That's the beautiful thing about the Big Island, there's something for everyone. 😎🤙