8 Pros & Cons of Living in Hawaii Oahu {2021}
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- So you are thinking of moving to hawaii and you want to know what are the main pros and cons of living in hawaii. Moving to hawaii is a big choice and there may be cons of living in Hawaii you may have not thought of so we will go over all those details today.
Whether you are moving to hawaii for work or the military has PCS'd you to Oahu you are definatley going to want to watch this life in hawaii pros and cons breakdown.
What we will go over:
Pros of living in Oahu
Cons of living in Oahu
Keep in mind these are pros and cons more specifcally for Oahu, Hawaii or Honolulu.
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Yes, exactly right! When I lived there I got Island fever after about 4 months - then I started surfing, fishing, snorkeling, hiking, and SCUBA Diving and the Island Fever went away.
Preach it ! Hahaha
Great vid, I recently landed a great government job in Hawaii... Logistics Specialist GS11 Step 9. This is after a relentless 3 years of planning, over 200 applications and interviews.
For anyone wanting to move to Hawaii from the main land, make sure you do your research and planning to see if you can live in Hawaii.
I am originally from Puerto Rico... Born and raised. I understand living in an island. I've been currently living in New York City for 30 years. I am also a service member and have relatives living in Kapolei.
I sold my home in NY - will be moving to Oahu in December. 🤙
Well said Vic and glad to hear your finally making it over 😎🤙🏼
Hey Victor did you ever make the move to Hawaii?
@@Dragonfly_magictarot thank you. I've been in Hawaii now for over a month. I'm now in the process of purchasing my home in Makakilo Cliffs - Kapolei
As an 11 step 9, you are obviously renting. Any recommendations? I’m a gov contractor.
@@willytrouble88 actually I'm a GS 11 Step 10 and also a WarrantOfficer for the Army Reserves.. no dependents or debts. Luckily, I am not renting. I have family in Hawaii. I will soon be buying a nice 2 bedroom condo in Makakilo.
Before leaving New York City, I sold my apartment and made a great profit.
Loved your video! Mahalo for the great information and the knowledge sharing. Researching information for a possible home on one of the islands so this was very helpful. 🙂😊🙂
Anytime feel free to give me a call if you ever need any help 808-546-0228
Great video!!! Great info!! Laughs in between! Thank you! Just subscribed because of this video 😎
LOVE IT !
Thank you very much for this excellent video. I had to slow the playback speed down to 0.75. I live on an island in Australia, but milk doesn't cost $8.00! I understand the island fever, I felt like I was a convict for the first 7 years. I reckon I'd cope with the isolation on Oahu, although it does seem a bit over crowded. The weather looks great! Thanks again. :)
yeah it definitely has gotten even more crowded with the re-opening
Solid video brother, I appreciate the content
My pleasure :)
nice video!
pros- weather, slow pace, friendly, tons of outdoor activities.
cons- expensive, traffic, island fever, lack of job opportunities.
-you're welcome! ~
thanks brother appreciate it !
Thanks for sharing with us !!!
Anytime my man !
So it’s like living in Los Angeles with Atlanta traffic,
Honestly not even that bad compared to LA traffic
Moving to Oahu in the next few months. Relocating with my little tribe: my husband (terminally ill); our 44 yo son and our beautiful nearly 4 yo granddaughter and myself (mom, the administrator). I could use some advice on housing et. al. Formerly Alaskan residents for 40+ years. We're outliers from our individual inceptions, anxious to find a quiet haven. This vlog kept me interested in what you had to say. No matter how savvy one thinks himself, a new land requires the help of the local denizens. Thanks, Susan
Aloha Susan I am sorry to hear about your husband. Please feel free to email or call/text me to see if I can help guide you and yoru family in possibly finding a safe haven here in hawaii. id be happy to help in anyway I can. 808-546-0228 | Patrick@PatrickLongley.com
Great vid & just being honest n real paradise isnt cheap
amen
thank u for making this video
My pleasure 😊
I'm looking to move to oahu a.s.a.p. I'm from NYC, so a lot of the cost seems ok. I had 2 interviews last weekend and my cat just passed her rabies titer test. I'm still waiting on the job offers so I know where to move since the jobs are on opposite ends of oahu. Fingers crossed! Can't wait to finally leave NYC for my mental health.
Yeah the cost is similar to NYC and LA honestly. Hope it all works out for ya :)
@@PatrickLongleyOahuRealEstate what are some sites you recommend to look for apartments? I looked, but I just want to make sure what I'm looking at is legit.
@@rileystein6195 Rent.com , zillow and craigslist
Take me with u
I left the Bronx July 27th 2021, immediately regaining my sanity...smart move to Hawaii good luck
Positive vibes only🤙🏾🤙🏾
amen to that
Nice one, would love to visit soon. A part time job will be appreciated.
Best is to get here on island and start making connections in person...good luck !
Thanks
It’s literally the dream weather!! I really want to move there honestly but I’m wondering if many people come there to visit like the states
Our number one import is tourism so we definitely get a lot of people coming here.
Glad I got to grow up in Honolulu in the 50's and 60's. What Hawaii looks and feels like now is completely different (not in a good way!).
yeah a lot has changed since I was a kid
Make sure when you’re looking at the beautiful weather, birds, music, land and sea and such, as he suggested, that you like at what makes rhe place truly beautiful… and that’s the indigenous Hawaiian people. The Kanaka. Like my keikis living in Makaha. Love you all. Aloha.
Well said it is so important for people coming to the island that they respect the locals.
The island fever thing is odd because most people don't leave their county or state for that matter. That's pretty much "island living" in a way. Most people have a daily radius of 50 miles or less; so, is it REALLY island fever? No. It's just a new place. 😎🌴
Its all mindset and your spot on with your comment
I guess it's only a problem if you like to travel often. In my state of Arizona, I can drive from the desert to forests in an hour. I do it a couple times every other month. Can't get that in Hawaii.
after years of being hated for not being local.. then you are "local" and the crime sends you packin.. Youl NEVER be local...
Thanks 😊
anytime :)
Thank you 🙏 :)
you are so very welcome!
Lived there for a year in 2007, my 1 bedroom apartment was 1550, and money was worth a lot more back then!
Yeah its pricey out here would be interesting to know what it rents/worth now in 2020.
Good Vid. I love The Office lol
Hahaha me too been missing watching it every other day since they removed it from netflix
@@PatrickLongleyOahuRealEstate I knowww. You only get to watch So many seasons on Peacock
@@trinity1luvHeaven Amen to that
@@PatrickLongleyOahuRealEstate 🙏🏼
Great Patrick!
Would be nice to have a Pro Sport Here.
couldn't agree more my man
I moved away with the family because cost of living was too much to handle and I'm a 90s Hawaiian kid so it wasn't easy psychologically and emotionally.
Financially yes but that's about it.
One more pro you can add to the list is arcades. Where I'm at now in the mainland has slim pickens.
Hawaii sounds pretty chill!
It aint bad come on and visit bud !
Drive around the island. It’s like Appalachia in Polynesia.
Mahalo bro mahalo 🤙
You got it bud !
Pro: waking up to bird sounds. Con: waking up at (4AM!) to bird sounds. Some one needs to teach these chickens to sleep in
amen !
Hey I’m from Arizona and I’m planning on moving to Hawaii, I’m 18 years old , whst are the best suggestions for as In my first step to arriving and housing and jobs and other things. What’s the first step
Hey Johhny, great question! I would suggest making a budget for yourself to have a few months of reserves while you make connections, find a job, etc. When it comes to housing...either see if you have any friends or get an Airbnb while you shop around for a place. If you are trying to make connections always a good idea to join some kind of "Meet up" whether that is the canoe racing team, a gym with group classes, or something that allows you to meet people if you don't already have some hookups out here. Check out my video discussing tips on moving to hawaii !
If you are retired, a lot of these cons don’t matter much. Traffic and job opportunities don’t matter to a retiree . Island fever doesn’t apply to me. I see almost no con at all.
Very true !
The traffic is always pretty bad, so retirees are also affected. Obviously, it gets worse during commute hours. Maybe you get used to it?
I’m only 18 but I’ve really been wanting to live in oahu, it just sucks how much it costs over there I probably wouldn’t be able to fully provide for myself :/ hopefully I can find a profession that can help me try to live out over there! :)
Its a grind for sure
Thanks for the video. Hit all the main points.
I’m potentially moving there soon and would like to buy a house. Can you work with VA loans?
Hey Chris and thanks for the positive feedback. Yes I work with a lot of VA Loans...so much so that I created a 50+ video course on how to leverage your VA Loan to build wealth. Send me na email and I can send you the link to the course and coupon code. Patrick@PatrickLongley.com
@@PatrickLongleyOahuRealEstate Thanks for the reply. I'll definitely get in touch with you and check out your videos if I decide to move forward with opportunities there.
@@chriscarter2 Sounds good my dude
Sounds a little less than CA prices I am planning to move to Hawaii if my Son wants to go to College there. I would probably live there only like up to 5 years so this helps 😄
That fits the general rule of thjmb :)
I’m here visiting and my partner and I would like to live here. What are our options for jobs that we can afford at least a 1bd apartment?
Hard to say as I don't know what your skills or past work experience is. Restaurants and tourism is starting to come back o you could always explore working at restaurants or at a tour company.
Hey, i am from south africa and I loveee hawaii id really love to live there but I do have a lot of questions is there maybe someone you can advise is speak to ?
What kind of questions do you have? you can always email me. Patrick@PatrickLongley.com
Why is kapolei cheaper then windward side to buy?
Great question....I would simply say supply and demand. Kapolei has a lot of newer developments (Supply) as Kailua/Kaneohe is kind of tapped out for space. Also, photographers, magazines, and bloggers really have made Kailua a staple of places to visit and live increasing demand even further.
Thanks for an informational video! I plan on making a permanent move to Hawai’i in 2-3 years max with my husband. We are both registered nurses, so our hourly will be about $60 an hour. After taxes, do you think it’s feasible to afford rent and live comfortably with that hourly pay? I’m sure it’ll take us another few years after moving there to purchase property. Thanks again for the info!
Lots of people out here do it so I would say yes 🙌🏼 just have an emergency fund just in case
I was hoping I would see someone ask a question like this as a registered nurse because I too am an RN curious about relocating to Hawaii. My wife is a realtor and we’ve been curious about whether or not we could make it as well. Oh, and four young boys to tag along as well! We’ve Been to Oahu twice and going to Hawaii (Kona and Hilo) in a month. Three times in 13 months-apparently we like it. 😊
My husband and I have been planning to move to Honolulu Hawaii we live in orange county California and we pay 2000 for a 2 bedroom apartment so rent doesn't seem to bad. But I do have a question for you. My husband is a tile setter and was wondering if there is a lot of opportunities for that kind of job Honolulu?
there is a lot of remodeling going on so I would say yes but do not know for sure. Best thing to do is to start calling companies/contractors/ect.
Patrick
Do you know if Honolulu Costco if I buy a couch, will they deliver that to my house ? You said same day delivery or is that just for
Groceries ? I’m moving to Honolulu for work but dont know if I should sell my big furnitures and buy it there but I have no idea if there’s even furniture stores affordable enough in Hawaii I’m a little nervous bout this I think I’m paying about 6-7 k to move my two bedroom here in California also do you know any moving company that you have leads for ??
great question I would suggest contacting Costco directly. In regards to furniture, the best place to find cheap (good quality stuff) would be on Facebook market place other wise it is difficult to find "IKEA" quality and price stuff like your used to on the mainland.
I am a landscaper, is there lots of landscaping going on there?
Plenty !
Im in Arizona I have been my whole life I want to have an adventure so badly and the ocean has been calling me for so long. I can be good at anything I do for a living but I'm scared that I will not have work or a place to stay if I decide to move any suggestions
Just calm down ( in not saying it on offensive way ) and try ur absolutely best i hope u succeed on ur journey to Hawaii i wish that i could live there to but im 12,900 kilometres away from there :( but u know that i can just repeat it to yourself too wish u the best :)
save up some money and start making connections thats the best way to get it done!
I think if you're a city person or not active who sticks to a boring routine, I don't think you should move to Hawaii. I'm from San Francisco, and I thought the middle of North Dakota is an isolating experience.
good call
I like your list but I would have listed Condo Fee in my top 8. I sold my condo because the HOA (Condo Fee) increase to $1000/month for 2 bedroom 1 bath condo. Also beside being buggy you didn't mention the reason silver bands are placed on the trees. I agee with your Pros but I would have a different Cons List.
Appreciate the added value. Maybe ill make an updated list for 2022 :) Yes HOA fees are a bare out here and those bands on trees are so rats dont climb them and stay off your roof/attic space. Mucho Mahalo !
it’s always crowdeddd and sooo busyyy 😭
it definitely has exploded recently and you can see it.
How cuz need to update some of your info about hawaii brah, there is a lot of job opportunities brah, but basically most of the high paying jobs usually need experience in a specific trade, or an college degree. And you your lucky if you know someone one in that high paying job
I’d love to speak with you about out upcoming move and you seem very knowledgeable. How ever I currently live in Alaska but are planning to be moving spring 2022 but I’m making a budget and trying to just be prepared when it comes to real estate I like to plan as much a head as I can. Pls message me and let me know if you can have a a tele video meeting so I can start my planning, plus the husband is convinced he wants to by a condo so I can guarantee you’ll be selling us a house next year lol
Hey Tiffany thanks for the positive feedback ! I’d love to jump on a zoom call with you and your husband. Send me an email and will set something up.
Patrick@PatrickLongley.com
Hey tiff are you guys still plan on moving out here? Let me know would be happy to help.
I live in Vegas, currently a single bed single bath apartment is 1500-2000 on average. Can’t even move out my parents house with that 😭
Thanks for your feedback and yes same situation out here in Hawaii. I thought vegas was suppose to be the cheaper solution for the local hawaiians to escape to?
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1. Is Central AC a problem? 2. Quarentine for Dogs/ Cats ???
Most places in Hawaii have window ac units or split AC...some of the places in Kapolei and Ewa have central AC along with some of the new CONDOS across the island (specifically the condos that include electricity in the HOA bill)
My wife is a teacher with Masters Degree. I am a Certified Personal Trainer as well as College Graduate in Education as well as Exercise Science. We are in our 40s with a 4 and 7 year old children. We are thinking of coming out to Hawaii for good. We currently live in Louisiana. In your opinion, what is the best Island/location to move to based on our situation? Thank you for your insight…..
I would suggest coming and visiting the different islands. Each one offers different things and different vibes. I am naturally a bigger fan of Oahu but thats because I live here.
Hello. What is the usual type of accommodation for a single person who lives in Hawaii?
Depends on yoru budget but a single person...probably a studio in waikiki or rent a room with someone.
Moving to O'ahu soon to do plumbing how is that island
I love it which is why I call it home. More infrastructure which will bring more jobs but also more competition.
Its the HOA fee's on the condos out there, they are Higher then snoop LOL
hahah well said
Do you know of anyone working in the department of health? We are applying for jobs to move there.
Hmmm I know people in a few different medical fields. Anything specific?
Me & my wife will move to Oahu this coming October. We both don't have a job lined up but have savings. Do you think we could get a studio apartment?. We both have excellent credit scores and we could put security deposit.
Anything is possible just depends on budget. I would suggest if you dont have jobs lined up and if property managers bring it up you can simply say "will pay up front" for the 6 months...may be a way to get around that (if its financially feasible)
@@PatrickLongleyOahuRealEstate yes we can actually do the 6 months in advance payment. If that is even possible . Now we are just looking for the right place/location to stay... we both work in the health care industry (caregivers) so I'm still not sure... maybe Honolulu? Or Waipahu I heard it's cheap..
@@t.c.8796 You may want to check license requirements for caregivers in Hawaii. I know for nurses, you are required to get a license in Hawaii because Hawaii does not acknowledge other state licenses. Not sure on caregivers, but it's something to consider looking at before moving
What’s the recommended salary to live in Hawaii for a family of 4?
Hard to say as peoples expectation of quality of life is different. I would work back-words when it comes to RENT, FOOD, Groceries, ect.
Too late I live here
Could you please tell me, why do they have online ads for small apartments in Waikiki area under 100k. Are they fake ads?
Leasehold....run away from these. I have a video going over leasehold vs fee simple...check it out :)
@@PatrickLongleyOahuRealEstate thank you Patric. In other words, there is no way to get anything under 200k in Waikiki?
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I need help looking for job. Thanks you. I'm from California il be there in 1 week.
Sorry just saw this...did you end up finding a job ? Still in Hawaii?
How is door dash over there?
It be DASSHIN
Patrick: if you actually found a friendly community, I'm happy for you. I was 60 in 2004 when I moved to Hawaii to work on a B. A. in music at UH Manoa (weird, I know). Sometimes when I went in businesses or small restaurants, I would get a look like "What are you doing here?" One time when I was walking in Kaimuki (a neighborhood with few non-locals), a chinese-looking woman gasped when she saw me, like I was somebody dangerous. The only students at UH who were even mildly friendly were those from other places, like Caliifornia, or Samoa. The locals generally ignored me. I realize I was completely out of place there, but it was still surprising how unfriendly many were. It wasn't just me - a white girl wrote an article for the school paper saying that she felt discriminated against. Despite that overall it was a great experience, and the music was fun. I'm sure there are many mainlanders who move to Hawaii and are unaware of any resentment locals may have for them - I'm happy for them, too.
Thanks for your input
My last time living an 'extended vacation' on Oahu was '85- then I could rent a nice one bed rm. in Menoa for $350- mo but even then the traffic heading down town was too LA for me!
If you can- you might do an Inter-island comparison of the basics you just discovered and a Basic one like below??
i.e. as we here on the Mainland usually just get reports of the earthquakes on the Big island. What is interesting about these is- many of the neighborhoods near where the lava destroyed were just simple inexpensive houses- small plots of land with old farm-like houses where the locals and many Expats were living- CHEAP compared to modern Down-Towns everywhere within the islands and there MANY retirees and 'recluses' on a budget could better Live in HI with- the great weather, sea, sand and whenever they want could just drive down-town!!!!!!!
(There are Millions of people like this here on ALL the Mainland countries- US/Canada /E & W Europeans & still more!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Well said and thanks for the feedback
are bugs a huge problem?
Depends what your threshold is lol but I would say not really.
I want to live in Honolulu man, it’s a hel of a dream!! But I always here there’s volcanos and stuff there
I believe the only active volcano is on the big island...no active volcanoes here in Oahu
Rent is similar in Florida 😂
yeah pretty nuts how expensive it has gotten everywhere
I'll want to purchase a studio
Les do it !
$800 to $1500 is the same price in Texas. 😂
So basically, at an average home price of $870K, that would equate to an average annual income of around $250K, minimum. However, the average annual income in Oahu is about $70K. So, do the vast majority of residents rent as home purchasing is not even close to being feasible for most people? I currently live in Iowa with about a $200K income working remote. Not even close to being able to buy a home in Hawaii so looks like the corn fields are my prison for life.
Exactly. Most of the residents live in old home with generations of them cohabiting together. Grandparents Patents and kids live in 3 bedroom old homes so they can afford it.
Well said and very true
Gentrification should be one majah con…
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lol always gotta throw some comedic twist to it haha
Another con should be gentrification of indigenous/native Hawaiians. Would love to visit/live in Hawaii myself, but ethics and impact of others are also important for me, too. :\
The world is for us ALL! You get to move freely about the Country and live anywhere we choose! That includes Hawaii! No race owns a place, unless it’s a Native American Reservation!
@@reneepierce569 But it kills the Hawaiian culture.
@@cheesyrichard Or worse they could kill YOU. When I lived in pahoa.. tourists that got off the beaten path may die from natural causes, like being pulled apart by two jeeps
don’t unless you’re filthy rich
It definitely is expensive to live out here
You ain't gunna find any apartments under 500k if you want to own. Anything under that is most likely "Leasehold(leased, not owned)," and your Homeowners association fee will be high. Anything under this price point will be in ghetto or low income areas AND will be fixer uppers.
I totally feel you on the pricing and frustration with high prices. The average condo right now across the island is about 450K but there are a few 1 bedrooms in the 300-400 range. I will definitely agree with you though anything below 250K is most likely leasehold.
850k for a single family home and 400k+ for a condo, ouch. So you’re basically working to live but not actually living? There’s so many other places to consider living and affordable, Latin America, Asia, and many places in Europe. If you’re educated, teaching English abroad is a great alternative to consider. Life offers options, it’s up to you to decide what’s worth and what’s not. But slaving to live on a “paradise” island doesn’t seem like a dream to me but it’s all a matter of perspective
I totally agree. It’s more now for the rich who can afford a million dollar home. Even visiting for two weeks is super expensive. Now with the liberal policies of Hawaii and Sleepy Joe inflation has gone through the roof. Good luck to people who try to move there.
It’s cheaper than the Bay Area 😉
hahah hell yeah and warmer waters
Rent is cheap comparing to the Bay Area
its all relative
$5 to $7 for breakfast at a restaurant? On Hawaii? That’s cheap af! I live in Southern California and a breakfast at a local eatery here would be more like $10-$15 dollars! As far as milk goes..it’s gross. Don’t drink it. It’s meant for baby cows, and even they stop drinking it as soon as they get teeth! You can get more calcium from Spinach or other leafy greens, cheese, Quinoa, or supplements! You’re welcome! 🍀🌈💚
Yeah not much of a milk drinker lol
BS Realtor alert! Spinach grows huge in Hawaii.. but if you dont make 100k .. you get to live with the people that WILL Rob you Eventually
Umm con “parking” lol
Good call...gotta know the secret spots ;)
High cost of housing that is usually smaller than mainland homes plus HOA fees are high plus taxes and food and gasoline prices much higher. Hawaii is basically for six figure incomes and the politics of Hawaii is not a plus with government know it all attitude- elevated train boondoggle proves it.
Well said...it is starting to get VERY pricey out here and that was before inflation started to kick in.
I have tried to find a good reason for Puerto Rico to be like Hawaii a state, but cant. The wealthy will benefit while the average person will become homeless-like just as sadly as my Hawaiian family, not to mention the racial discrimination. Why not seek a closer union with our sister Cuba, not as wealthy as USA but morally richer (all but USA and Israel) are against the abusive blockade/embargo. and that may stimulate the Caribbean nations to do the same ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY like Hawaii once was.
Just dont stay where you are
#4 Lack of job "oppurtunities" . LOL.
Hawai'i????? U talking about O'ahu.....wrong island champ
Yeah I know but the general public dont always understand the difference. If I had a nickle for every-time said they are going to the island of HONOLULU id retire lol
Don't forget the con of displacing native Hawaiians and gentrifying the land hehe 😜😜😜
One of the main cons is that guys like Patrick have ruined Oahu. Don't move here. KEEP HAWAIIAN LANDS IN HAWAIIAN HANDS!!!
No this bill is specific to Oahu. Best resource for Oahu short term rental laws would be this channel (shameless plug) or a group called the OSTRA (Oahu Short Term Rental Alliance)
You can have it! 🗑️