Why Locals Don't Like Living in Honolulu
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 เม.ย. 2020
- Life in Honolulu apparently isn’t very good and has been on the decline for the past thirteen years. Local Hawaii residents are more and more unhappy. At least that’s what a recent survey has found. I know that Honolulu and by extension, Waikiki, has an image of this great place to live. And it is a nice place to live, but I like that they actually surveyed local people on what they thought life was like in Honolulu because I think that’s a better picture of how life is like here, rather than just what people see in magazines and on Instagram.
So I’m going to go over some of the findings of the survey in case you were interested in how normal, everyday people think life is like in Honolulu. The overall theme of the findings is that people in Honolulu view their quality of life as worse than in the past. The report outlined people’s responses to certain quality of life questions from 2006 through 2019.
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I grew up in Honolulu in the early 80's, lived in Waikiki my early adulthood for 8 years, so I know what I'm talking about. Honolulu is a westernized, over developed, cement city. It's extremely over populated, filthy in some parts, & mainly caters to tourists and foreign investors.
Our corrupted government officials have successfully turned Hawaii into being completely dependent on tourism & importing. Not to mention, we're immersed in a military industrial complex so we're a global target. If the entire, global economy were to shut down, Hawaii's screwed because we'd have no tourists or product shipments.
We should be completely self reliant, self sustainable, self sufficient especially in the midst of this sinister global plandemic.
Despite all that I've stated, Hawaii is & will always be my home. I'm so grateful to reside in a rural area on the Windward side🙏🏾💯🤙🏾🌴
I love the Windward side. 96744! :)
@@HelloFromHawaii gottah love the 44! miss the place.
Global Elitists?
@@David53D Correction: on Oahu, it's foreign investors that are priority, as far as "global elitists", Oprah owns a compound on Maui, Zuckerberg owns property on Kauai.
Yah, the city itself sort of nasty.
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Hawaii has changed so much in the past 15 years. Unfortunately, not for the better. I miss old Hawaii.
Yeah, it turned into a tourist trap riddled with homless people. I have was born and raised here and I noticed a huge difference.
@@itskitty808 white people.
Agree. Spent some time in HI early to mid 90s, and can’t believe how it’s become a messy tourist dive since then, at least in Honolulu and Oahu...
I miss King’s Bakery, PCT, Yum Yum Tree Restaurant, Loyal, Kailua Liberty House, Yami Yogurt at Ala Moana, Ferdinands, etc. But I’m thankful for the beauty of Hawaii.
tupacamaru2 no mo Bowl O Drome too. Used to play “Double Dragon” there after skool
We went to Hawaii for our first time two years ago and didn't enjoy Honolulu very much but very much enjoyed Maui. The locals were much more laid back and genuinely kind to us. I commented on some good smelling herb as we passed by some locals on their porch and were invited to smoke and hang out with them and had a really nice time getting super stoned and a local history lesson. If you are respectful and show genuine interest in their culture, Hawaiian people are incredibly kind and welcoming.
Maui has always been known as Haole Heaven for tourists.
Poor public schools, high costs of goods, petty theft/crime, homeless issues, tourists, and over crowding are the cons.
I went to public school in Honolulu (Puuhale, Kalakaua, Farrington), then to college. I graduated from Purdue in 1955 along with Neil Armstrong and Gene Cernan. We all were naval officers and worked at NASA as well.
As someone who lived in Waikiki, Makiki, Kailua, Kaneohe and Mililani.... I liked being able to walk or ride a bike to the beach, shopping, entertainment and work if you worked there obviously. The quality of everything was a bit better in a 20 mile radius.
But I lived there when I was younger.
As a family man in my 40s I would not want to live there unless I inherited a family house lol. The homeless problem is INSANE!
You lived all over. I like living in town, but grew up on the Windward side. Don't miss the drives.
mixflip I agree! Cutting out the commute really improves quality of life. That is the great part of living in town, any town.
@@HelloFromHawaii It's getting bad everywhere in America pal. Our country/s appreciation for its founding values is collapsing. Ignorance is actively taught in today's universities.
You have the most realistic insight about life on Oahu that I’ve seen on TH-cam. I lived in Oahu and have visited for vacation. Although I love the lifestyle, I can’t afford to live out there comfortable with a family. If I was single, then I’d go all in and move out there. Great channel 🤙🏼
Thanks. Yeah, I try to provide my local insight. At the end of the day, it's just my own opinion, but it's an opinion of someone who has grown up here and has long-term plans to live here. I know a lot of people move here with high aspirations, but then are forced to move away because it's just too tough. Mahalo.
I left Honolulu in 1995, lived there 12 years. Sad to hear it has changed so much, I never felt afraid there at all, loved all the cultures and embraced them all. I never felt stressed either but found everything about life in Hawaii more laid back, a softer, sweeter kind of atmosphere. I did get the "kill a haole" treatment from a few folks which hurt but also got the "aloha" welcome treatment from more folks than not. I loved the place, was happier and healthier there than any other time in my 82 year old life and miss the beauty, the rainbows, the tradewinds very much. I feel very lucky to have been able to live there. I wish things did not always have to change, usually to change for the worse.
Yeah, things have changed a lot since 1995. Those were some great times. If you ever come back to visit, you'll be surprised how different Ward and Kakaako are. Not sure how the homeless situation was back then, but it's pretty bad now.
@@HelloFromHawaii There were a few homeless back then that I saw on Fort Street Mall, usually the were situated close to the Catholic Diocese where they were treated kindly. They never bothered me, I always felt "there but by the grace of God, go I." Things have changed all over this country and it is sad to see so many people having a hard time.
Honolulu was hot, expensive, isolated, demanding, and boring for me when I spent the first 9 years there when I immigrated from China and lived with my parents in a basement 30 years ago. My life embodied attending UH for 50-60 hours / week + 10-20 hours / week working at Waikiki as a waiter. Driving a moped or a broken car, which constantly needed service, was not fun. Couldn’t afford good food and spending much time to enjoy myself. Couldn’t find a beautiful girlfriend who didn’t care about my family background.
I really wondered why people even liked Hawaii at the time.
After graduation and moving to the mainland, I worked hard, made some money. I went back to Honolulu as a tourist with my beautiful wife and daughter, I started to enjoy what Honolulu was able to offer and recognized what I had missed. However, when someone is at the lower end of the society, Honolulu sucks. So it is all about money. With money, Honolulu is a heaven. Few places in the world is as good as Honolulu, not Aruba, not Miami, not Mexico, not Greek islands...I have travelled many famous destinations in the world. Honolulu is definitely top 3 for the following reasons: weather, food, friendliness, safety, beaches, mountains, cleanliness, and a plethora of fun activities, but the prerequisite is money. You need to have a $1-2 million house paid, $5-10,000 monthly allowance to spend to truly savor Honolulu.
Mahalo for sharing your experience. Great to hear that your perspective changed over time.
Mahalo for the video 🙏🏽
I was 2 weeks ago there and miss it so much..
You left just in time. Oahu is on lockdown.
I was in Honolulu about two weeks ago, I really enjoyed it. But, the homeless population made me extremely uncomfortable. I will be back again to live there for sure but something needs to be done about the homeless found in Honolulu. Some of the things I saw concerned me.
The homeless issue is something that Hawaii has been struggling with. Hope it didn't scare you too much. We've grown used to it, but I know it's hard for some if they didn't expect to see that in Paradise.
SimplyKathyH when I was living in Hawaii, a bus passenger that sat next to me asked that very question “why so many homeless here?” She was visitor from the mainland and she told me that was the first thing she noticed! I think this is the very thing that brings the quality of Hawaii living down. So sad.
@@KelleyM462 sadly alot of people dont know that most states or some send their homeless to hawaii for the winter and never take them back or they just ship them here but not only that the whole thing with drugs and proably education and shit so i hope this helps make you understand!
State gives homeless free medical, free dental and among other things free bus passes. Aloha
@@IDunnoYouTellMe2152 "can't we be just all Americans?" First of all, that's very privileged of you to say. Secondly, tell that to the rest of the Americans living in the mainland telling people angrily to go back where they come from while wearing a swastika symbol wrapped around their arm! Also, Honolulu is a big city. I don't know where you from but economically speaking, it is expected to witness homelessness EVERYWHERE due to density population! Some cities/states/countries are just more visible than others due to economical changes that is mostly out of everyone's control. Yes, some people chooses to become homeless, but who are you to judge them? Choosing to be homeless sometimes are due to many reasons such as domestic violence, history of child abuse, undiagnosed mental health and/abandonment issues, and sometimes, lack of family support due to their sexual orientation. I believe it is important that we are mindful of these reasons why homeless individuals are in a predicament that they're in rather think/treat them as if they're not people. Unfortunate circumstances happens a lot in people's lives. It could even happen to you! We ought to learn from them rather than jugde them unfairly because we don't know their story is and the journey they've gone through their lives.
Dude, everything you say applies to all cities in the world
The fact it’s in Hawaii makes all the difference. The difference between a local in Hawaii and any mainland population just doesn’t really compare because locals feel way more pride in their state than any other state residents.
I don't think you're hearing him. Hawaii is actually a very tiny place. Total population I think just under 1.5M the last time I looked. So, that means the job opportunities are less. And the ability to make high incomes as lets say a doctor is much less than it would be on the mainland. One of the reasons why people leave. Go to the mainland. Add...the cost of groceries is very high as most is imported. Hard on people who don't have high incomes. Hence the high homeless rate...part of the reason..etc.
As he said. It's great if you're retiring in Hawii and have sufficient funds. No money worries.
Just that the reality isn't necessarily everything (mainlanders) assumed who visited on their holidays. Everything looks rosey to the rest of us. We see the "Aloha Spirit". Seems every one is happy (most are but there are stressors ass there are everywhere...).
Education. If you want to become a doctor I think there's only one college and it's on Oahu. So Unless you can afford to study abroad...you might loose your chance to become a MD. If you don't get that full ride.
If material things like exotic cars matter...Hawaii might not be for you. As there is only one Porsche dealer. One Lamborghini dealer...etc. Isn't really any place to drive them. Small island. So in a sense for people like this their quality of life...or idea of..isn't so hot on the islands. Most are also less materialistic. Not what most are about--I heard.
@@usernameryan5982 SURE ... Pay Uncle Kimo the right amount of money , they let any one build a skyscraper or whatever . Yeah . Companies come here and pay the right locals and , well look at Kakaako . That is how far pride goes here
Yeah, that's sort of the idea. People have a fantasy of Honolulu but the reality is that it';s just like any other American city for the most part.
However not all cities in the world are on a small Island only 36 by 32 miles.
I love you your outlook, its honest! More people should watch and listen to you and maybe something can be down to old times.
@Hello From Hawaii : I remember from the times I’ve visited Hawaii in the Navy that one place in Honolulu to avoid was Hotel Street. Is that still true?
Hotel Street is still pretty rough. A lot of homeless and pretty dangerous at night.
During WWII, all the bars were on Hotel street near Chinatown and also a couple of blocks east of Alakea St. All the buses had to pass through Hotel St. going west so it was interesting to see inside of all the bars from the bus. (Eastbound buses use King St.) All the brothels were around Chinatown and the Iwilei district, including the famous Mamie Stover's bull pit.
How is Honolulu different from LA and Miami
I love your videos btw. I am wondering how do you think about the impending release of radioactive waste from Fukushima in 2022 will affect the islands?
Thanks. I'm not sure about that affecting Hawaii. Haven't heard too much about that, TBH.
Did people say they would leave Honolulu or leave Hawaii?
Traffic is horrible.
I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else but town. Love living in Honolulu
I lived windward from 2003 to 2014. I'd say once Kapiolani blvd got re-developed say 2005 or 2006 a lot of character of the city really changed. Also a lot stuff really like legacy mom and pop's stores started to disappear. Where King and Beretania used to meet was also far more interesting in the mid 2000's. Once the Varsity theater got torn down it really marked end of old HNL. It's worth noting the Queen Street retained some weirdness as well Mapunapuna. Kailua used to be more sleepy when I arrived was crazy busy when I left. It was the Rail (and Mufi) that did me in (my folks who retired there also left). Living windward and working at one of museum I integrated fairly well but never tired to emulate locals or pretend I was local haole. One thing I noticed is all the haole's from the mainland and J-nationals (girls looking for green cards) who used it as playground really strains the local population. I'd say even a simple requirement of 6 credit at a CC or specifically 3 for Hawai'ian Language and 3 for Island history should be required for a state I.D. Plus renting should be more restricted if don't have a state I.D. or if don't get the credits you pay a rental VAT within 6 months. Any Student I.D. (in fairness to HPU) would be exempted. I'd say the biggest issues with locals is insisting on driving their kids to private school in town it just turns H1 and city into grind lock for 3/4 of year. Having an express bus system specifically for schools is needed Windward mall Kane'ohe to say downtown. Then another that runs from downtown to Punahou or Iolani another St. Louis/Scared Hearts. Same for UH. The rail is nightmare people should protesting that with same vigor as they do the TMT. If people insist on driving there should be VAT. Are VAT's fair not really, would people game the system sure, but something needs to done.
There's also the issue of feral cats and chickens/roosters. Parts of Sand island and Manoa are pretty gross in the evening. The feral cat thing is such an issue for so long even the cats re-wilding returning to African color pattern and morph (F. silvestris lybica). Also locals really need to hold the Bishop Trust and Trustees (crooks) who run it accountable to what Charles Reed Bishop set it up to do. They've got billions in endowments had have plenty of money to deal with homelessness that in particular afflicts native Hawai'ians.
If anyone wants to retire in Honolulu with money, here is my recommendation:
1. Purchase a condo in Waikiki, like Ilikai Hotel, which cost about $600,000 +- for one unit and $1,2-$1.3 for a joint 2 units. Ilikai can rent it out like a hotel room for you when you are not there. If your budget is less, you can purchase less expensive condos, but still $400,000+-
2. Stay in Honolulu for 3-4 months during winter while cold elsewhere or whenever you want.
3. Travel or stay at your other residences so that you wouldn’t feel the “island fever”.
If there's a better place to live, I'd like to know. There are pros and cons wherever you live. It's how you perceive these pluses and minuses that matter and make life good. Nothing stays the same and you have to accept that in life.
I enjoyed being a resident of Oahu for 15 years. The best variety of foods and the amazing mixture of beautiful people I have ever known.
could you link the article or report I just find it interesting
I think the article is linked below.
I’m from Maui but have lived in Honolulu most of my adult life (since 1991) but did live on Maui for about six years (2011 to 2017) as an adult. I returned to Oahu as I missed the diversity in food, arts and culture on Oahu. I also felt like there is more mixing of locals/transplants/diverse groups on Oahu socially and careerwise whereas Maui felt a bit more segregated or even polarized. I also love how in central Honolulu you can dine, shop, beach or hike within a very small radius. I don’t have children though so I’m coming from that perspective and it does affect my opinion on small space living, and of course schools. I would not lump Honolulu with all of Hawaii as each island is very different especially Oahu.I do feel it’s gotten less safe recently with purse snatching, increased homelessness and the related mental illness/drug issues in some of the homeless. I personally was assaulted without warning by a homeless person in the downtown area early in the evening on a very crowded street. However these are not unique concerns to Honolulu. The cost of living is very high but I must say it is much higher on Maui. What concerns me more recently in terms of the State is the politically motivated actions and lack of transparency by the governor and the department of health during the Covid crisis. I’ve never been more disappointed in our local government than I am right now.
Thanks for sharing your perspective. It's good to hear voices from the neighbor islands, too.
How’s everything going during Covid?
Hawaii bumper sticker~"Mahalo for visiting-don't forget to leave" I live on the south Kona coast-BI-nothing but Dolphins & Sunsets...
I've lived in Honolulu for five years. I am originally from Mililani but also lived in Kanehoe and Makakilo. The best part about living in Honolulu is I don't need a car the bus here runs 24 hours and most places are accessible by bicycle or just walking. The homeless problem has gotten a little bit better and the city has cleared the parks of the homeless. Living in Honolulu is convenient as almost every thing you need is right at your fingertips
I live on west Oahu where I'm originally from Waianae hometown graduated and lived there majority of my life. But Kapolei is currently where I have my home, but plans are to make Kapolei the "2nd City" to Honolulu. I dread the day kapolei will be like Honolulu. For me Honolulu is a nightmare of a city. Overcrowded, homeless all over the place, expensive than out in the country, too many tourist than I'd like to be around(not that I dont mind it's just too much)...
Haha stressed...well given that Honolulu stretches from east oahu(Hawaii Kai) to central Oahu (Aiea) I can see why people stressed out big city on a small island. All of southeast side of the island.
Tourism is the ONLY industry Hawaii has ... Look at the unemployment now that resorts , hotels and restaurants are closed due to the Pandemic .. We are not in the geographical position for any industry that will require Shipping to Asia Or North America ... Too costly and we will need a lot of land to build Factories and a massive port ... We got Beauty in this Island and beaches and that bring millions to Hawaii who spent billions of dollars
@@varadero5337 okay so what's you point. That's common knowledge to most people who live hawaii. But that's not the subject here. If you dont live in Honolulu...why dont you like it?
Living in town now but just went to Kapolei the first time this weekend... I thought I was in Arizona 😳 can definitely see their plans for making it a new big city but I don't like that 'cookie cutter' houses feeling. Tbh I feel like at some point they're just going to give up and abandon that rail.
Anyway I hope whatever they're building helps provide some accessibility and affordability for people
@@ginam1136 affordability may be in question since most of the house here go from 800k to 1mill $$$. Since they already built the rail...dont think they will uplift all them pillars ...I dont work in Honolulu any more so I'm not using it.
I moved back to Maui after fifteen years living in Seattle. In that time, downtown Seattle developed a large homeless population, just as Honolulu did, just as LA and SF did too. I think it is due to the desirable places having high living costs, along with proliferation of heroin and crack, as well as the relatively generous public money doled out in Democratic states, and I am a Democrat. The drugs fuel the public money and the public money fuels the drugs. That money would be better spent on court mandated inpatient treatment housing of the mentally ill and drug addicted. That would be effective housing, cleaning up the streets and improving quality of life for everyone. Living in the common areas, which are for the enjoyment of all of us, should not be tolerated. It would force the remaining under-employed, who do not have mental illness or drug addictions, to move to another area of the country with a cost of living they can afford.
I heard Seattle's homeless issue was bad. Saw that documentary about that.
I miss the old Hawaii and thank God they are in my memories on Oahu.
I lived on Dillingham where it crossed Kalihi Stream for 7 years and Kalihi Kai next to the Railroad tracks for 14 years, then left Honolulu for good (1932-1953). Honolulu as well as the whole island is almost unrecognizable to me. Diamond Head still look the same though.
Yeah, a lot has changed.
Thank you for this , I live in Puerto Rico after growing up in New York City , I can totally relate
Thanks for sharing!!
Hawaii and the mainland have melded.
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That's really kinda spooky. What you've said.
Thanks for the upload. I had no idea that visitors were disliked this much. At least people are honest and that is appreciated. I may go here once to visit family but it might be easier to simply fly them back when possible after that. At least for now, the native population can get a break from overflowing tourists. I hope that perhaps something wonderful and out-of-the-box ideas happen for those that live here.
Thanks. It's a tough relationship with tourists. We like them spending money here, but some (not all) treat Hawaii like an amusement park. It's important that people actually live here too.
Visitors who are disrespectful are disliked. You get back what you put out there.
I served two military tours on the island of Oahu. I lived in Makakilo both times. I loved that side of the island. I had very few reasons to go to Waikiki,however, I did like going to the Hawaiian Blue Note. I also liked going to a club called Rumors. I was so disappointed when it closed. I’ll visit again.
Blue Note is great and I remember Rumors. Good times. :)
Do you have a video on why people try to put their kids in a private school here? I have some theories but want to know yours.
That's a great video. I'll add it to my list. It's an interesting topic.
@@HelloFromHawaii let me know if you ever want to hear my theories lol but only off the record haha 😂
got stuck here after the covid-19 lockdown and staying till april 30th, most def. great weather but yah I will be ready to leave after the 30th i don't feel safe after sunset and just not as great as it could be here, too bad.
That's too bad. Just unlucky with the timing. Maybe coming back again in the future so you can enjoy the Hawaii experience as it's advertised to be.
Design Capsule, why don't you feel safe after dark?
Very sad to hear that, i lived there from 1995-2000.
Kailua area. Love it.
I was looking to move back when I retire. I have 12 more years to go, i hope it gets better before then.
1995-2000 were great years in Hawaii, at least to me. That's when I grew up - my "Wonder Years". Kailua is still a nice area. As a local, even I would like to retire in Hawaii some day. :)
Ocean warming have hurricanes pass closer to islands more frequently. Erosion of beaches and shorelines is pretty much a statewide problem. Better get here soon before it's too late.
Kailua is still a nice place....only a few homeless, house start at 900g and that's a fixer upper. Rent in kailua is much higher than town.
I’m local and I can’t see myself living anywhere but town.
Aloha townee.
Haha I'm the opposite. Cant see myself living in town. Just don't feel as safe which is why I stayed in aiea until I moved to mainland. Used to live in Waipahu and bus my butt to town for work and I always run into crazy homeless people.
I just moved here two years ago when I married my native Hawaiian wife. I moved here from Austin Texas. I have to tell you adjusting to life here has been tremendously difficult. I am absolutely positive have to drivers do not even have a drivers license. Walking into stores and finding the shelves half empty even before COVID-19 started was quite surprising. It has been a hard change. That said it is absolutely beautiful. and I can drive up to Diamondhead and have a cup of coffee and watch the surfers anytime I want is very damn cool. but life here is hard, I couldn’t even imagine trying to do it with children but at 56 years old that’s not an issue anymore.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I can't imagine how hard it must be to adjust to Hawaii's culture. Must seem like a different country.
I've never driven in TX, but compared to IL the drivers are sooo nice! just slow. I'm used to going 90+ on highways so driving here outside of town kind of drags on... But for the most part drivers are chill and let you in/out of lanes and don't ride your bumper as much!
Can’t ever move back to Honolulu. It’s just too small.
I've never lived in Honolulu but I'm guessing that it is mostly a great city to live. In any major city that is where you'll likely find the most crime. Same in any city. And a lot less in suberbia. Same in Honolulu. I'm guessing it's safer to live in the Diamond head area than "downtown Honolulu". But that even then if you go to places that's been known for crime....e.g. certain brs, streets with bad reps...you're asking for it.
Living in Honolulu...there must be a good reason why any one would choose the largest city. Is it to keep the lifestyle you're accustomed to? (e.g. shopping on Wakiki in those haute couture stores, you want to own/drive a Porsche, like the busier downtown life...vs suburbs...work downtown. ). The few professional schools are on Oahu (e.g. medical school...I think there's only one in Hawaii...so if you want to stay in Hawaii to be trained as a health professional vs going to the mainland...).
Retiring in Honolulu. If you're from the mainland it might be the place because Honolulu would have more choices of restaurants. Like what we were used to on the mainland. Less so once you leave Honolulu. And if you actually live in Honolulu then the commute shouldn't be too painful. Could even take the buses or walk possibly. Groceries? Can be delivered.More hospitals.
The whole world has changed.. not just Hawaii. Not just Honolulu ...In the last 60 years Population has gone from 3 billions to almost 8 billions , it is expected to be almost 10 billions by 2050 .. Only 29.5 years away .. So it is not gonna get better
I'm a native to Oahu and 14 months ago, a whopping 5 years AFTER my cousin had already moved to the mid atlantic east coast state of Virginia, I followed and then 9 months later 31 of my other relatives, from Oahu, followed, and we all now live within 2 miles of each other where life here has treated us like "Kings & Queens"...lol....Not only do we get more for our money, but everything has seemingly gotten CHEAPER !! But, first and foremost, we have another friend, who was in hawaii way back in 2007 and a local media did a 'write up' on him. You guys can read the article for yourselves. But, this is a perfect demonstration, 13 years in advance before COVID-19 hit Oahu. You will see that what he said was spot on. The article on his is here: www.civilbeat.org/connections/from-a-homeless-shelter-in-honolulu-to-a-good-life-in-virginia/
In any case, we also have a cousin, by the same name(Hilton) and come to find out, there's quite a few people named "Hilton". Kind of weird cause that is a very rare name. Finally, with the elevated rail combined with the Covid issues, taxes are going to be going up dramatically. That is both a promise and a fact! Living out in the middle of 'no man's land' is not going to be very appealing to those with economic common sense, or common sense period !!
Wealthy Forex Trader I read your link. What a wonderful family story, the best part, so many of you moved together! Yes, things are so much cheaper on the mainland.
Honolulu is great if you want to move to LA!
I can't figure out why someone would move there and pick Honolulu to live in. It's a very small area and full of tourists.
Honolulu has a lot to do and it's where most of the jobs are.
Renee Some people don't like cold weather and driving. Other people have family in Hawaii.
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I lived there for 4 yrs.
My observation is of Honolulu specifically.
Hawaii is an isolated country that needs to rethink its status. In other words, look at Singapore and Taiwan and see their example, folks.
I think one of the reasons I had a family vacation planned in Maui instead of Oahu Island is Honolulu. Honolulu is a tourist hub like Las Vegas and Los Angeles, but unlike Las Vegas and Los Angeles, a higher number of people that visit those cities come there often and stay there longer. I live in the San Francisco Bay area and I don't find San Francisco as a spectacle as tourist who travel there regardless of the Golden State Warriors or the San Francisco Giants winning.
I understand Hawaii has the melting teapot culture because as a tourist, people have a Capitalist mindset and gentrification makes things more expensive. You can raise a family in San Francisco in the 80's, but after the earthquake and removal of the Embarcadero freeway, you start to see more real estate especially around China Basin (that's has Oracle Park home of the San Francisco Giants).
In Los Angeles, Venice is getting expensive to live at even though they dealt with a homeless encampment problem during the COVID-19 epidemic.
More videos exactly like life on Oahu! Thanks
I accidentally read it as "why locals don't like HULU" and was very curious
Thanks you ! :)
I hear life on Maui is a little better. In terms of inner city issues. Feeling safe, etc... Not so much about cost of living, but overall quality of life I hear is better on Maui compared to Oahu.
That's good to know. I haven't really kept up with Maui. It's probably my least visited island of the major islands. Life on Maui must be nice, but from what I see, a lot of the locals are being pushed out by domestic investors. Life feels great when most of the community is made up of tourists, similar to what I saw in Poipu on Kauai.
I have been to Oahu and Maui and would chose Maui any time!! My boss travels to Oahu several times a year (all over- not just Honolulu) and usually has his rental car (a simple sedan) broken into or just stolen at least once a year! Last year his car was stolen from the Pearl Harbor visitors' parking lot (and they have security there)!! He has been to all the islands and could write a book about his escapades on Oahu! I know of others who have had their rental cars broken into on Oahu (not just Honolulu) who have warned me. I skipped a rental car and used Uber when I was in Honolulu, which worked fine. A colleague of mine who was with me had his rental car broken into at a famous hotel! All true!! On Maui, I rented a car and was fine, but very careful.
My friend, I have to disagree with you that Hawaii is the most stressful city to live in. I lived and worked in Silicon valley in the bay area. In my opionion, working for a high technology company, the traffic, high living costs make it a very high stress place to live. The highest stress location in the United States. NOW, on the other hand, many people are very well paid. I do feel the odds of a person, in their working career, accumulating assets of say 3-5 million dollars for retirement is much greater in than, say, Iowa. Was it worth it, I'll say yes. One person's opionion.
Thanks for the comment. I don't think Hawaii/Honolulu is the most stressful place to live in. I'm sure there are parts of CA that are tough. It's just not all paradise and I think the survey results show that.
Why did the post sho Micronesia dancing..not local
Would you ever leave Hawaii to raise your child in maybe Japan?
I would consider moving my family there so that they could reconnect with their Hawaiian roots. My husband's side left the Islands in 1920 to move to LA.
I actually have considered it. I really enjoy Japan. I would love to retire there. Until then, I enjoy visiting when I can.
Depends. I horrified people by, when trying a move back home in 03, moving to Waikiki because it's well-served by DaBus and frankly, it's pretty nice. In all honesty, Hawaii is a pretty good place to retire. As a working-age person, ehhhhh .... maybe not so great. Part of this is, as a working-age person, you're gonna be ambitious, and ambition is decades out of date by now but if you're young you're not gonna know this - it takes age and maturity.
Wat? U you saying it's not a good place to retire?? It's pretty primo.
Thinking of moving to Hawaii?? Don’t! Too expensive!... Thinking of leaving Hawaii because it’s too expensive?? Good, Leave! Less traffic! You’ll be back hahaha!
You have convinced me to move to Honolulu. Thanks!!.
It’s all relative and I’m sure QOL is going down across the mainland USA as well so relative to mainland I bet Hawaii still maintains its relative edge
Been here over 3 years now and have to admit things have really gone down hill since Covid hit. Worst part is that the tourist part of the economy has been crippled by the govt and shows no sign of stopping. I'll probably be back on the mainland by January 2021 because of that.
I love Honolulu. But I’d rather live anywhere `Ewa of the airport, on the Windward side or anything east of Lē`ahi (Diamond Head)
It is CRAZY how much better the neighborhoods are if you just loop around the corner from Diamond Head.
hothotheat3000 lol right? I love the Kahala area for sure.
YES. It’s quiet and beautiful, easy beach access, and you’re still within a reasonable driving distance to town.
You can use money to spend on other things like groceries and restaurants etc maybe travel to Japan a few times a year with all the money at hand.
If I were retired and had a lot of money, I'd rent. It makes much more sense renting in any ages and any income.
Think you're very right. Went to grade school in Hawaii. Returned for 4 months.
Could have stayed. Love Hawaii.
It's a part of who I am. Live in freezer Minnesota. But my warm familia out ways paradise.
Wow. Minnesota must be so cold.
55% of the people watching this agree with you 30% of the time, that's down 56% from the same time last year.
Kamuela - big island heaven on earth - just in case you never make it to heaven
True story.
Can you do a video about the 2022 Hawaii Gubernatorial election?
Hello, after watching this video and reading the comments I am feeling a little uncomfortable about moving to Honolulu/Hawaii. I am moving due to a job transfer. All the comments have me second guessing if it is a safe place for me. 😳
Hopefully this video didn't discourage you. Just be ready for a culture shock.
You’ll be ok.
Use common sense, same as you would in any major city. Don’t flash valuables, don’t draw attention to yourself, walk with purpose, make sure your car is empty if you’re parking outside to make it less appealing for theft, and mind your surroundings. The best thing you can do is not look like a tourist, because tourists get targeted for scams and theft.
It's actually very safe.
The only one thing that rather surprises is should you leave things in your car (dashboard, front seat, rear seats, in the trunk) there is probability it will be stolen
(petty theft).
Leave nothing in the trunk (leave it unlocked; bare nothing empty), but do lock the doors of course.
You won't have to carry emergency or survival "stuff" around anyways, like on the mainland (it's only an Island, and tropical warm).
Yu be alrite, & happy.
D I give it a d. Quality of life enough to survive for some 1-2 years then your broke. And eating $1-2 meals after. If you can find it
Good accurate description on our current status. I have lived in several location on the Island and appreciate town. Love it in fact, my issue is all the traffic from outsiders like those who commute in from the east and west sides every day making my town more crowded! That's where all the traffic comes from. Huh? /jk. But town is crazy expensive, one gets better quality of life in other areas of the Island IMO. This morning I went walking in Waikiki in the drizzle, yes it rains there sometimes, and was taken aback by the amount of homeless people there were aimlessly occupying sidewalks and, really anywhere they could go. Hope you guys voted against the definition of insanity! Let's get our city, Island, and State back from this downward spiral and political mess.
Thanks for sharing. The rain has been nice. Sorry to hear about the homeless in Waikiki. It's tough out there and hope they can get help.
You know I had been raised on O’ahu, specifically Central Oahu. Yes, Wahiawa area, before Mililani, Waipio and H-1 development. In fact they didn’t have the Wilson Tunnel at that time. But they did have the Old, old Honolulu Stadium where I got to play High School football with the “Leilehua Mules football team from 1968-1971. Yep, I’m a Senior Kanaka Maoli from the Islands. Burned and raised until I enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1972. In fact right after high school. My family and are local folks who grew up in the Islands. I was born before Hawai’i became a State. We finally left our home, though we still family there in 1993 and only visited our families for anniversaries, high school graduation and unfortunately funerals of our love one’s. Our home have been in San Diego for 24 years and now in Menifee since 2017. Our son’s are grown men, and my wife and I are retired and trying to enjoy everyday of our lives. I think the only time I’ll ever return to Hawai’i is when I die and either be buried or cremated. It’s hard for our Ohana’s that live there.
That number could represent the amount of people who can't keep up financially with the economy in Hawaii at this moment like you said with new residence not being able to purchase property that definitely could be a negative results on the survey
It probably has a big impact on this. And it's continues to get harder.
You did mentin that if a local doesn't have to worry about housing costs...and if so they aren't likely to to worry about any other expenses...then the opinion would be different. Though, isn't that really the case for any big city. Or the most populated city in that state? "Big city life". I don't think any of what goes along with should be surprising to locals. If anything the cost of food and some material items might have gone up in price. Housing costs as well. Just how it is.
Which isn't to say there aren't areas or housing where every one can live. It just might not be the place most ideal. Again...as in any big city. The more central the more expensive. The more valuable. The more convenient.
Retirement. I'd say Honolulu SHOULD be the place to retire on the islands. Because as we grow older most people eventually run into medical issues. So you would want access to the most qualified medical professionals. And not need to be flown into Oahu from one of the smaller islands. Where time matters. I guess this would depend on if you're a 55 year old "retiree" or an 80 year old one on a lot of medication. Not very mobile...etc.
When people think about "retirement" they think about the leisure thing they can still do. And might forget about when it isn't so good they will need access to good medical care. Be terrible to have retired on one of the small islands for a decade or so...then get very sick...find that town only has one family doctor. No hospitals for 100 miles....etc.Retirement isn't just about laying on the beach, watching young fit women in bikini's sipping on a Pina Colada. Might not always be that way depending on our health. at the time.
Raising kids in Honolulu. I'd say there's more for them to do. More access to sports or other things they might want to do. Making Honolulu a good place.
For those that have so much income a year and might find things very stressful...then perhaps they should leave (and have). Those starting new families. Wanting to build and save enough money...might mean moving to the mainland. Less pressure. More disposable income. More job opportunities. In a city of a few millin vs a city of about 1M. Potential for highe annual income for the same job.
Thanks for the comment. Honolulu is more than just a city or reference to downtown. I believe this study referred to the county, which means the entire island of Oahu. Housing costs away from downtown are much more affordable, but still, it's tough to purchase a home.
I love Honolulu, and born and raised here. Sure Quality of life kinda sucks. But what's the alternative move to eva and spend 3-4hrs in traffi? Nah I like being close to everything
Yah, got upsides.
And, ...Yu can always escape Mauka. 😁😄
@@SunnyIlha Mauka? How far Mauka? We talking about Manoa, round top dr. Or Tantlis? Or Kailua and Kaneohe because that is to expensive for me I don't have enought to buy a house. And haven't found any place to rent.
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Take drive excursions into Manoa Valley, the long road up into Nu'uanu, Kaimuki hillsides, and den got Makiki (I like go anytime revists Bishop Museum, cool dat place).
I wonda if Golden Duck restaurant (Hakka food) still there.
All dat on otha side Kapiolani Blvd & Ala Wai canal becoming mauka, I like.
Manoa Valley so nice dat place. Lush green & trade winds. Shopping center in middle fun strolling ,& can see mountain faces all three.
Mana feeling getting strong there.
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@@SunnyIlha ya I grew up in makiki and yes golden duck is still there. I like Manoa just because it rains alot there. Kaimuki is too hot.
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Try look if got small place to rent in Makiki neighborhood; there got small old-days wooden shiplap board wall, plantation type house structures, low height one-story buildings.
(I wonda if they knock those all down now). Got studio & 1bdrm, maybe the cost lower there.
Grew up in Honolulu & Kailua in the 70s, moved to Cali, been here 40 years. No Aloha in Cali, wish I could move back home, but probably Big Island. Honolulu too crazy now.
Big Island or Kauai are nice places. It's a little crazy on Oahu now.
It's nice to visit. I wouldn't live there. Too touristy. Too many people. Waikiki @ night reminds me of Vegas, too many lights. We drove through a ghetto (like L.A.) on the way back to the airport.
I'm curious where you drove through. Kakaako?
@@HelloFromHawaii its been years, but looking at the map, that looks like it wouldve been the place. We stopped by the harbor there.
Honolulu is hell for me! I always get sick! But I do love some of the beaches
My first day in Oahu i was stricken with an illness that put me into a coma more or less for a couple days. After that I felt pretty good.
Sick from the pandemic? Because I used to bus early in the morning to and bus home late in the evening in Honolulu for work and I've been more or less ok. Sometimes the streets I have to walk by are smelly and make me feel sick until I past that area.
I'm from Boston and I'm wondering what the culture shock would be for a Hawaiian coming to Boston and vise versa because the two places are so far apart.
It would be pretty hard, I think, for most locals to go to the East Coast. I know some people who have done very well there, but it's hard because the Mainland is so different.
I was waiting for reasons as to why they don’t like Honolulu. I didn’t get much from this video tbh.
Love it, Mad at it.
Wanna scream at it, Can't live without it.
😂!
What is wrong with public school?
I might unpack that in another video. Lots of challenges.
I sure loved visiting Honolulu and staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Waikiki. In a 7-year period I went there five times. I plan to go back one more time with my daughter to pick out a place to leave some of my cremains when I die. That is if Hawaii ever allows visitors from the mainland to visit again after the covid-19 virus.
what if someone doesn't have kids
Living in Honolulu in the 90s was awesome.
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Anywhere is great if you have the 💵. More people are struggling because it’s gotten more expensive.
I am from Hawaii, Oahu Island. I currently live in Honolulu on Sheridan Street. Honolulu is real bad. Stereotyping is bad here. I raised my kids in Hawaii. Would I do it today, absolutely not. There is no safety here at all. I felt safer when I was in Oklahoma with all the tornadoes.
Sorry to hear about the bad experience. Town has been getting a little scary lately.
Omg!
Uncle Dave from Florida 🌺🌴 Well life has thrown us all another ringer , the whole corona thing is changing things as we no it, our life Styles will change and our way of life, but we will take all those lemons and make lemonade, things will eventually get back to some what normal and life goes on , for you on the islands things will change a lot , the lack of tourism and cruise ships that not only carried people but every day goods will slow down and things will get really expensive and who knows maybe people will move off the islands because of they don't have jobs from hotels and tourists , here in west central Florida things will slow down till things blow over, and I think after corona goes away the economy will take off like crazy , I know Hawaii is mostly democrats and don't like Trump but face it he is doing a great job considering this has never happened to the US before or the world , I think the islands get over looked , Hawaii ,Puerto Rico, US virgin isl,because there not attached and noticed but we are all in this together and hopefully people will see things with different eyes and ears , what's happening now should be a wake up call for All around the world , keeping it real. 😷 , 🌺🌴. 🤘🏼
Thanks for the comment. We'll see how things go. I think, in general, locals aren't too happy with how our local government is handling things. I think tourism will pick up quickly, as suggested by a local economic research organization, if we do certain things. Hope the State is ready because I think people could use a vacation to some of these resort places after things settle down.
Eh you graduated from Moanalua
It's all in the heart & mind folks, if you think & feels negative then you'll have a negative outcome in life and a certain way of seeing aspects of life. Start using the words “ I can & what can I do “, instead of using “ how can I or impossible, I can't “. I look at the inflation problem as a solution to many things! Why? Because there are a lot of options for moving up in the game unlike before the epidemic when it was difficult to get into certain career fields. But you have to be willing to work for it and hustle for living like a king or a queen wherever you are in this world in which reality is the common denominator in all facts of life. We live in a time of selfish sledgehammer people of never-ending complaints of “me too, I & Me and the woke “ people that never get anything done but cry lol. If you think you can make it in Hawaii, by all means, go for it with faith. Never forget where you come from & don't look down on other people because of their shortcomings, be mindful and be an inspiration to others to move up with you in action instead of words. Being wealthy starts from the heart & soul, not the material objects to live in this capitalist system. Have a good day to all & may life bring you the best in the world. Cheers 🍻😇
Mahalo for sharing
Kaua'i is not like Oahu. Kaua'i small, quiet, and everybody knows each other. Even the drugs that we have, our people know how to handle and deal with consequences.
I love Kauai. I made a video about my trip there with my family. I have some family there so it made the trip even better.
Lose 20 percent locals in 10 years.... Replaced by 20 percent Haoles? Reconqusta ?
Nah,
We jus watching
Frum afah
Extended family is very important in Hawaii. Unless there is another Great Depression housing prices will be San Francisco prices soon.
The homelessness on Hawaii is bad. There are a lot of transient homelessness. Affordable housing is a joke.
My dream is to have a condo around Waikiki and live somewhere, anywhere on the windward side away from tourists and enough land to grow things.
The Windward side is nice. That's my favorite part of the island.
Can't get away from tourists in Hawaii. To get land to grow things you practically have to be a millionaire. Aloha
Aloha that sucks, I followed the FB page: My Kailua, must be frustrating for the residents there.
tupacamaru2 yeah, no doubt bradda
Remember that the people saying they would leave might be moving to a neighbor island.I met a lot of people on Maui who moved from O'ahu.
POLITICIANS HAVE BEEN LOOTING Our states Treasury For Decades & They SEEM TO FORGET WHO PAYS THEIR RIDICULOUS SALARIES....“Show me a man/woman that gets rich by being a politician, and I'll show you a crook.” a good example, Ige and Caldwell who work for the Banks.
I think locals should stop voting for Democrats. Seems every blue state is deteriorating. A lot of people in blue states are moving to Red states which have a lower cost of living, in some cases no income taxes and who have a pro business climate which has been attracting a steady supply of jobs. They're pretty good about dealing with homeless encampments too unless it's a blue city in a red state in which case it's more of the same problems.
P.S. I'm legal immigrant from Fiji I'm not white. I find Conservatives to be more upfront, transparent and rational than Progressives. In the 25 years of living in California I've found that the Democrats are not who they say they are. Socially they are totalitarian, economically they're super hostile to businesses, especially small businesses.
Mahalo for sharing.
I honestly don't feel safe in Honolulu.
Yeah, parts of Honolulu are a little scary.
@@HelloFromHawaii the homeless problem and raising crime rates are what make me feel unsafe in Honolulu. Granted, there are some places in Honolulu that are still very safe, and I'd very much rather stick to those places.
Kalihi is the place tho 🗿 I love Kalihi 🌃
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When this haole finally retires
Wainaku side brah
Life progresses everywhere! Deal with it! California is also overpopulated. It's life everywhere.. locals in Hawaii act like it's their land. They act like they do not want people to move there. That's pathetic it's a free country we can live anywhere we want
Progress has ruined the islands!!! The skyline on Oahu is appalling! The governor is not protecting the residents from the virus!!! Visitors from everywhere are allowed to travel into Hawaii and spread the virus!!! Masks have not been mandated and not enough people comply with safety measures!!! It is not right to put residence at risk!!!! It is very expensive to live on any of the islands!!!! Too many cars!!! Cars should be eliminated!!! The islands are too crowded!!!! The amount of people allowed to move here should be limited!!! The natives should take back the islands!!! Stop building!!! Stop the chaos!!!!!! I miss old Hawaii so much!!!
This guy had 28k subs and 42k views on this vlog alone as of circa 2020. That has paid him somewhere around US$750 on views alone (depending on how many ads are shown), and he dumps vlogs onto TH-cam all the time. Reality is folks that Hawaii is relatively cheap globally. Your only problem is getting decently paid jobs, or any job at all. Stop whining.
Hope this doesn't sound too rude. But your pronounciation of Honolulu is pretty "haolefied." Ouch, it hurts my ears! (Living in CA for years but speaking as 5th generation Hawaii-born Asian local.)
You probably have some serious speech impediments yourself and possibly other personal issues.
@@David53D Ha Ha
Same thing happening in London...
I lived in Honolulu (1932-1953) and also in London (1992-1999). I love both places.
@@howellwong11 That would make you an amazing, tech savvy globetrotting senior! Good for you and stay awesome!!
@@simplesod9552 In between, I was a flight controller at MSC Houston. I helped put my college classmates Armstrong and Cernan on the moon. Just name dropping.
@@GNMi79 Yes, he helped too.