Your final thought regarding problems is totally on the mark. It's good for us to remember that the only people who have no problems are the ones in the cemetery. They're a fact of life, big or small, so be thankful that you have them... until the day comes that you don't.🤙
Aloha, Hawaii is by far the best place to live life 🌈 I am a transplant from New York City. I moved to Oahu 3 years ago. From my perspective and experience, the majority of Hawaii issues are often dwarfed in comparison by mainland problems. Hawaii is most known for high home prices and expensive goods. The most expensive state is California and New York. As for the rest of the issues, the mainland is a f-ing mess. I lived in NYC for 30 years and in Puerto Rico for 20 years. What makes Hawaii the best place to live is it’s people, culture and environment. Moving to Hawaii was the best decision I’ve ever made 🤙
I've lived on the mainland for a number of years....did several lapse around the globe....Is the cost of living and everything else were trying to coup with and navigate home here in Hawaii a challenge, absolutely, that said, I am content knowing that I have a bed to sleep in, a roof over my head, food on the table, and a job.....My wife and I are doing fine.....Mahalo's for your post and Mana'o bradah!....So awesome!
Travel outside? Great advice brotha! Born and raised in Wahiawa since 1964. When I moved to the mainland in ‘86 I realized how all of Hawaii was like a “small town.” Then as I started traveling for work (China/Europe) you then realize how small the US is, and even how small the world really is. People from all counties deal with the same basic issues and want the same goals for their ohana. TBH tho, brah da one thing that is uniquely Hawaii, more so than any other other people I’ve met so far, is da love of food! We love a good grind! No doubt loco food is da best, but even when find a ono bbq joint in Memphis or a Trattoria in Italy da feeling is da same!! Da same smile of joy when food comes out. Chee-hoo!😜🤙🏼
Mahalo for the comment. Great insight on how we often have to leave our space to see how really small it is. I have only traveled to Japan internationally, but that put the US and Hawaii in perspective. Seems so far away.
The mainland is a very large and diverse place so it’s going to be different based on location. During college I was planning to move to the Seattle area but after graduating and scouting the place after a few visits it’s not cheaper than Hawaii at all and might even be harder. A few of my college classmates have moved there and still need to live with roommates and work 2 jobs to survive! When people say the mainland is cheap, they are referring to very rural parts of the country where opportunities are limited. My sister works for a hospital in a rural town so she has a high salary job while enjoying the low cost of living in a rural town but she is just the exception. Most people in rural towns don’t earn high salaries and would have to move to the city for it which comes at a higher cost of living.
I'm sure things are tough in Seattle. At least there are certain companies that could potentially pay high salaries to afford living there. Here, we don't have much. Military, government, and certain private sector jobs.
@@jon6309 economy of scale. King county has a population of almost 2.3 million Oahu has 1million. Washington has over 8 million Hawaii has 1.4million. Many more opportunities when there are that many people.
Aloha brother ! I always find your videos so enlightening, considering that we are planning to move to Oahu. We are coming this year to visit again and I would like to extend an invitation fot you and your family to join us for dinner, I would love to conversate about the positives and negitaves of living there before we make our final decision. My sister who lives there in Kailua is helpful but she has only been there about 10 years, not to insult her but, i believe you would have much more impartial insight about things. She just wants us there 😂. Mahalo, again for your awesome videos. 🤙🏾
Mahalo for the invite. I probably can't make a dinner, but feel free to email me with any questions as the move gets closer. I'd suggest talking to locals during your next visit and asking them about life here. They could probably give you a broader perspective on life in the islands.
I lived in LA from '86-'89 & never experienced any racism. But, going to Vegas once or twice each year since then, I experienced racism there 3 times(2 on the Strip & 1 in a casino off the Strip). There's no place like home(Hawaii No Ka Oi).
I agree with your thoughts on racism. A lot has to do with the mindset of the person feeling slighted. Your note of others having preconceived notions or prejudices, is no doubt true. We all are guilty, for the most part, due to ignorance. I always start up conversations with strangers, whether near home or while traveling. I get that from my dad. People's eyes always brighten up when I mention being Hawaii born and raise, as my parents were. Once you get to Talking Story, both parties are enlightened, and preconceived notions fall away. BTW, I lived and worked half my life in Hawaii, before moving to the mainland. I find that the bigger divide among people, especially more recently, is along political lines.
For me I’m trying to retire in Hawaii, as a commercial fisherman in Alaska life is WAY harder there than here, everything in Alaska is priced similar to Hawaii but working on a fishing boat in all seasons weather WAY harder to live and work than Hawaii
Mahalo for sharing. I'm sure there are more physically demanding jobs in Alaska than here. I can only imagine how hard commercial fishing is. I'm sure the TV shows don't do it justice.
Love the videos, grew Hawaii and live in mainland now. I don’t agree with the racism, the hardest for us would be leaving our family that stay in Hawaii.
Definitely hard to leave family and friends. But technology has made it a little easier and there's always cheap flights, depending on where you're from.
What cost less in hawaii is sales tax. 4% is low! And yes I consider the sales tax as a cost as a consumer. Compared to Vegas it’s 8% so the same priced item on Amazon we pay twice in taxes which adds up. Talking about cars try paying 8% on a 50k car compared to 4% Try compare cost of living between hawaii and California not to the mainland in general. California housing is crazy expensive too.
While the GET is low, it's applied to everything so it adds up. On top of that, it's applied to food and medicine, unlike other states. It would be nice if there was an exemption, but that's for the lawmakers to decide.
@@HelloFromHawaii ah you're right, we don't get taxed on groceries here but thats only good if you buy groceries and cook a lot, if you go out to eat then its 8%
Out of curiosity is Oahu the only Island of the Islands (excluding the US Mainland) you’ve lived on or did you live on different Islands off & on? Because if so that make an interesting video if you’ve lived on other Hawaiian Islands as well.
Thanks for the question. I've only lived on Oahu, but I've traveled to other islands for family stuff and golf. Not long enough to talk about living there, but enough to know about the differences in the culture even among the islands.
Lived in CO for 12 years. I would drive to Aurora, too, to get my local fix at L&L 😊. I miss the mexican food there, especially a really good carne asada. I don't know that I experienced racism I think because I saw everyone else as humans. If it was directed at me at any time I guess I was oblivious? Or maybe just naive...I dunno. Back on the rock now (not any of those with more than 7000 people) and the small island mentality is really not my gig. I respect it and all, and this is where I was born and raised, but I don't see myself here forever.
Mahalo for sharing. I miss good Mexican food. I heard there are some spots here, but not at the same prices. And I'm sure I didn't notice racism directed at me at times too. I just wasn't looking for it so I didn't let it bother me.
It’s unscientific but I just do the eyeball test. My family and friends in Hawaii have never experienced a drive by shooting, a mass shooting, and being violently robbed on a train. My family on the U.S. mainland have experienced these events. Yes I know this can happen in Hawaii but knock on wood, it hasn’t happened to my family in Hawaii. In general, I have been scholastically more lolo and less in tune to US politics and news than my mainland relatives. Also In general, my Hawaii clan has less coin and a smaller hale than my mainland family but I feel way safer in Hawaii than in the mainland. Yes i know lots of stuff regarding people being normal people anywhere in the U.S. but it just feels like there are higher odds of shit hitting the fan in the mainland than in Hawaii for me.
Mahalo for sharing. I believe the numbers for violent crimes are considerably low in Hawaii, although there are a lot of other crimes like larceny. I, too, haven't experienced any of those things you mentioned here or on the mainland.
I recommend traveling outside of the US to put life in Hawaii in perspective Hawaii is geographically isolated and insular not an extension of mainland USA -it requires a different lifestyle -
You guys always compare these two like one area in las vegas accounts for something else happening in New Hampshire. The concept of the mainland is something more people in Hawaii will never fathom without traveling extensively and living in several places.
How you live your life determines the problems you will experience. Cost of living here in Hawaii is high...the highest of all states. But if you move to the mainland, how you live your life still determines if "your" cost of living. And yes, racism is everywhere and still alive, but not as prevalent as before.
Not a problem or sort of but trying to make myself good locomoco, chicken katsu and other loco foods but the water here I use in CA is different from Hawaii for some reason. Even making some spam musubi aint as good. It has to be the water.
Wow you picked a tough one this time. I think you identified several things to be concerned about. Most locals just want to be left alone to live their lives. Growing up in Hawaii I had no idea we had no money. Life was good. But life catches up if you live like that. The GET is ridiculous . It shouldn't be on food or rent. Really tax on rent. Or limit it to rents over a certain amount. A local family barely getting by shouldn't be paying tax on their rent or food. Tourists pay hotel motel taxes so it wouldn't affect that. I don't want to mention racism as it is anywhere you want to find it. I chose not to look for it and turn the other cheek when I have to.
I do wish that there could be a pause on the GET for food and medicine for at least a few years. I think people would notice they have a lot more money at the end of the day. 🤙
Hey Chris…Too bad you didn’t connect with the Japanese American community while you were in college…we could have helped you out eating rice, and other Asian foods! (Local Japanese American Coloradan here)
I didn't see too many Japanese Americans in Greeley. I did connect with some in Denver at a conference. Sakura Square (I think that was what it was called) had some Asian food. Instead, I just got used to pilaf 😆
I think the racism thing on the mainland is in a lot of people's heads. At first when I came back to the mainland I thought oh no one likes me cuz I'm Mexican and my surname is Mexican but you know what I noticed is people are just cold to everybody
Maybe less friendly compared to Hawaii. Here, a lot of locals will just talk to strangers as they wait around. Checkout line, bus stop, etc. Just to pass the time.
Every time i visit the islands im always a little bit surprised that the cost of living isnt too far off from what im used to on the mainland. Its maybe a little bit more expensive for some things than others, but i think the big difference might be with the opportunities there are on the mainland are more plentiful. Wages might be slightly better and the cost of land is definitely better on the mainland. The thing that really gets me is the politics of hawaii have really gone down hill. I would like to move back at some point, but its not really something i want to deal with now. Ill keep my eye on things and maybe itll change at some point, but i am feeling very disgeartened for my home and whats going on there ...
Although the cost of living may not seem high, the wages aren't comparable to the mainland and so things just feel harder. I'd also like to see local politics get stronger. I think that has more to do with locals paying attention and getting involved than anything else. Hard to pay attention to local politics when people have to work 2-3 jobs.
@@HelloFromHawaii yea, that's what I meant by opportunities. I think the combination of lower wages overall and the highest real estate value really makes it hard for people to live, especially when it's mostly service industry jobs. I've been thinking about that issue for a while and I don't really know if there are good solutions without doing massive wealth redistribution across the US. But one idea I have is a tourist tax. Idk how best to implement but it could be that any purchase is taxed higher and local people just show I'd to be exempt from it, or certain activities or services are taxed higher. Then maybe use that tax revenue to support working class locals so that they can continue living and doing the service jobs that support the tourist industry. I know there is something like that in place, but as far as I know it is just a blanket taxes for everyone. And I know some business offer a local discount. Well why not legislate that and make it something for all locals to benefit from. I think it used to be that locals would be supported by the tourist industry just from proximity or selling their goods or services to the tourists. But it doesn't seem like that benefit is there as much. I don't know, it's a complicated issue with no easy answers.
I’d have to say Hawaii life cause of all the mainlanders who move there for no reason and don’t care that there making it hard as hell for native Hawaiians and non natives who grew up in Hawaii
I don't know if life being hard is directly related to people moving here. It makes housing costs harder, but there are also a lot of things that locals are responsible for too.
@@HelloFromHawaiithat’s what I mean the outsiders are making housing costs higher along with other things so I feel like being from Hawaii is kinda hard
I've lived both on Hawaii (All over Oahu, Hilo & now Makawao Maui) and the mainland (California, Las Vegas, Texas & Georgia) & I'd have to say Hawaii has it harder because of our geographical isolation and governmental corruption (California is worst though). Like my guy Kamaka Dias told my girl Mrs. Andria Tupola on his "Keep it Aloha" podcast last year, "Hawaii always gets the short end of the stick because of our one party politics and politicians". Also, racism isn't a mainland problem, it's a political problem because the democrats/left make it a problem to keep everyone divided. Hawaii has tons of great potential, it's our one party democratic government that holds our great state back.
Dont blame Democrats for racism. Its the foundation of this country unfortunately. If you haven’t personally experienced it, thats good for you. But its definitely not a Democratic issue like youre suggesting. People just hate others for ignorant reasons, thats why racism exists.
@@JazzyLnae If that's the case, then why does our country save a bunch of ppl from horrible, communism countries with awful dictatorships like Cuba, Vietnam & China & provide opportunities for a better life? If the very foundation of our country was built on racism, then they wouldn't welcome outsiders. The United States isn't a perfect country, but it sure as heck isn't a racist one/built on the foundation of racism. The USA welcomes immigration, they (myself included) just want it done legally, not illegally. Supporting illegal immigration is like supporting trespassing, but that's what the modern Democrats want because that's their vote & they play the racism card to those that oppose them & their ideology.
@@JazzyLnae If that's the case, then why has (still do) saved ppl from other countries like Cuba, China & Vietnam from horrible communist dictatorships by welcoming in this country legally & giving them a fresh start? Doesn't seem a country that's foundation built on racism would do.
Take more money to move and expierence living elsewhere nowadays….racism and predjudices will always exist in Hawaii….its getting worse in certain parts here as more malahini move in….they are trying to change us and make it more mainland style..
What the same? Both heavy democratic state. Newsome said he going use Greens playbook.😅. Cali is way bigger than Hawaii so get more opportunities. Hawaii contrary to popular beliefs get racism the difference is Hawaii people mind there own business while main land people will actually show it. Since Hawaii is mixed plate we tolerate other ethnicities but no mean we don't have a little bit racist as some races no like other race for example Filipinos no like Soles. Most locals to busy making ends meet to look at new ideas and what time they do have is used to relax and eat good ono food.
Racism is prevalent in Hawaii and not any better than the mainland. The island mentality is toxic and perpetuates ignorance and stagnation. Local food is great, but come on, Calrose rice is found everywhere in the mainland. And there are so many interesting and amazing foods to be found. Seriously, the Asian, Indo/Pak, Mexican, Cuban and Middle Eastern food scene is HUGE all over the mainland. When I'm there I never eat potatoes. And while everywhere people have problems, in the mainland you're more likely to find a job that pays you enough so you can live like an ADULT, on your own. You can purchase food, pay the rent, fill up the tank, go out to eat AND save money every month. Electricity is about a quarter of the price you pay in Hawaii. Gas is less than half. FOOD is less than half. The problems in Hawaii are mostly financial. which is by design. The over regulation, taxation and multiple layers of bureaucracy ads costs and controls on your life. A year and a half have passed since the Lahaina fires and less than a dozen homes have been rebuilt. That's by design, y'all. LA will be completely rebuilt before Lahaina is even half done. The pineapple and sugarcane fields may be gone, but the plantation economy and mindset are alive and well in Hawaii. Living in Hawaii is much harder than the mainland and other than the great weather, not worth it.
Racism in Hawaii is an interesting topic. It's historically in the culture, but also part of the comedy and language (Pidgin) as well. And just because we're a melting pot doesn't mean we're exempt from it too.
Short answer: Hawaii is living life on the "Very Hard" difficulty with the oppressive state government who loves to tax the living being of all their residents from the poor to the rich. The mishandling and misappropriation of taxpayers' money of public projects and infrastructure have been a sore thumb to everyone's wallets and purses except for the politicians. An astronomical rise in cost of living and a low salary ceiling due to low skill labor and pool exacerbates the perpetual issue that have manifested in the state of Hawaii. The mainland have their intentional and forced divided mindset and their own set of problems. However, there are definitely safer neighborhoods who use common sense for all types of people. Personal wealth, stable families, and an actual single family home can be easily built in the mainland, but you will have to survey the city and state before diving head first before committing to live there long term.
Lol. I had to laugh about the "very hard" difficulty comment. So true for most locals. And the thing is, if you never live in other parts of the world, you'd never know how much easier some aspects of life could be in other places.
Your final thought regarding problems is totally on the mark. It's good for us to remember that the only people who have no problems are the ones in the cemetery. They're a fact of life, big or small, so be thankful that you have them... until the day comes that you don't.🤙
Lol. Had to laugh at your comment on people in the cemetery. Very true 🤙
Can confirm. Problems follow you wherever you go. Been moving around all my adult life. Can never outrun problems.
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Aloha, Hawaii is by far the best place to live life 🌈 I am a transplant from New York City. I moved to Oahu 3 years ago. From my perspective and experience, the majority of Hawaii issues are often dwarfed in comparison by mainland problems. Hawaii is most known for high home prices and expensive goods. The most expensive state is California and New York. As for the rest of the issues, the mainland is a f-ing mess. I lived in NYC for 30 years and in Puerto Rico for 20 years. What makes Hawaii the best place to live is it’s people, culture and environment. Moving to Hawaii was the best decision I’ve ever made 🤙
Mahalo for sharing. Glad you shared your perspective from living away and then moving here. 🤙
I've lived on the mainland for a number of years....did several lapse around the globe....Is the cost of living and everything else were trying to coup with and navigate home here in Hawaii a challenge, absolutely, that said, I am content knowing that I have a bed to sleep in, a roof over my head, food on the table, and a job.....My wife and I are doing fine.....Mahalo's for your post and Mana'o bradah!....So awesome!
Mahalo for the comment. Glad to hear the gratefulness and contentment in your comment. 🤙
Travel outside? Great advice brotha! Born and raised in Wahiawa since 1964. When I moved to the mainland in ‘86 I realized how all of Hawaii was like a “small town.” Then as I started traveling for work (China/Europe) you then realize how small the US is, and even how small the world really is. People from all counties deal with the same basic issues and want the same goals for their ohana. TBH tho, brah da one thing that is uniquely Hawaii, more so than any other other people I’ve met so far, is da love of food! We love a good grind! No doubt loco food is da best, but even when find a ono bbq joint in Memphis or a Trattoria in Italy da feeling is da same!! Da same smile of joy when food comes out. Chee-hoo!😜🤙🏼
Mahalo for the comment. Great insight on how we often have to leave our space to see how really small it is. I have only traveled to Japan internationally, but that put the US and Hawaii in perspective. Seems so far away.
The mainland is a very large and diverse place so it’s going to be different based on location. During college I was planning to move to the Seattle area but after graduating and scouting the place after a few visits it’s not cheaper than Hawaii at all and might even be harder. A few of my college classmates have moved there and still need to live with roommates and work 2 jobs to survive! When people say the mainland is cheap, they are referring to very rural parts of the country where opportunities are limited. My sister works for a hospital in a rural town so she has a high salary job while enjoying the low cost of living in a rural town but she is just the exception. Most people in rural towns don’t earn high salaries and would have to move to the city for it which comes at a higher cost of living.
I'm sure things are tough in Seattle. At least there are certain companies that could potentially pay high salaries to afford living there. Here, we don't have much. Military, government, and certain private sector jobs.
@@jon6309 economy of scale. King county has a population of almost 2.3 million Oahu has 1million. Washington has over 8 million Hawaii has 1.4million. Many more opportunities when there are that many people.
Manapua man is cheaper here 😅
Lol. Not too many of them anymore. Used to have one drive up my street in Kaneohe. Never stopped by my house and always drove by 😆
Aloha brother ! I always find your videos so enlightening, considering that we are planning to move to Oahu. We are coming this year to visit again and I would like to extend an invitation fot you and your family to join us for dinner, I would love to conversate about the positives and negitaves of living there before we make our final decision. My sister who lives there in Kailua is helpful but she has only been there about 10 years, not to insult her but, i believe you would have much more impartial insight about things. She just wants us there 😂. Mahalo, again for your awesome videos. 🤙🏾
Mahalo for the invite. I probably can't make a dinner, but feel free to email me with any questions as the move gets closer. I'd suggest talking to locals during your next visit and asking them about life here. They could probably give you a broader perspective on life in the islands.
I lived in LA from '86-'89 & never experienced any racism. But, going to Vegas once or twice each year since then, I experienced racism there 3 times(2 on the Strip & 1 in a casino off the Strip). There's no place like home(Hawaii No Ka Oi).
Mahalo for sharing. Interesting that you experienced racism in Vegas and not LA. I guess you got unlucky in encountering random people.
I agree with your thoughts on racism. A lot has to do with the mindset of the person feeling slighted. Your note of others having preconceived notions or prejudices, is no doubt true. We all are guilty, for the most part, due to ignorance. I always start up conversations with strangers, whether near home or while traveling. I get that from my dad. People's eyes always brighten up when I mention being Hawaii born and raise, as my parents were. Once you get to Talking Story, both parties are enlightened, and preconceived notions fall away.
BTW, I lived and worked half my life in Hawaii, before moving to the mainland. I find that the bigger divide among people, especially more recently, is along political lines.
Mahalo for the comment. I definitely agree that politics has become the hot topic in recent years and one that defines "tribes".
I’ve lived mainland, Asia(that time had martial law)I’m a “ half breed” Try being one. Faced racism from both sides. Mahalo Brah.🤙🏽
We call that "hapa" in Hawaii, being mixed. Mahalo for sharing 🤙
For me I’m trying to retire in Hawaii, as a commercial fisherman in Alaska life is WAY harder there than here, everything in Alaska is priced similar to Hawaii but working on a fishing boat in all seasons weather WAY harder to live and work than Hawaii
Mahalo for sharing. I'm sure there are more physically demanding jobs in Alaska than here. I can only imagine how hard commercial fishing is. I'm sure the TV shows don't do it justice.
@ the work is legit the crew drama is definitely blow up for tv
Hawaii has cheaper Spam and rice. Believe it or not, sometimes gas is cheaper than in CA.
Really? The rice is cheaper here? I'd think it would be cheapest on the west coast.
Love the videos, grew Hawaii and live in mainland now. I don’t agree with the racism, the hardest for us would be leaving our family that stay in Hawaii.
Grew up you meant
Definitely hard to leave family and friends. But technology has made it a little easier and there's always cheap flights, depending on where you're from.
What cost less in hawaii is sales tax. 4% is low! And yes I consider the sales tax as a cost as a consumer. Compared to Vegas it’s 8% so the same priced item on Amazon we pay twice in taxes which adds up. Talking about cars try paying 8% on a 50k car compared to 4%
Try compare cost of living between hawaii and California not to the mainland in general. California housing is crazy expensive too.
While the GET is low, it's applied to everything so it adds up. On top of that, it's applied to food and medicine, unlike other states. It would be nice if there was an exemption, but that's for the lawmakers to decide.
@@HelloFromHawaii ah you're right, we don't get taxed on groceries here but thats only good if you buy groceries and cook a lot, if you go out to eat then its 8%
Out of curiosity is Oahu the only Island of the Islands (excluding the US Mainland) you’ve lived on or did you live on different Islands off & on? Because if so that make an interesting video if you’ve lived on other Hawaiian Islands as well.
Thanks for the question. I've only lived on Oahu, but I've traveled to other islands for family stuff and golf. Not long enough to talk about living there, but enough to know about the differences in the culture even among the islands.
Lived in CO for 12 years. I would drive to Aurora, too, to get my local fix at L&L 😊. I miss the mexican food there, especially a really good carne asada. I don't know that I experienced racism I think because I saw everyone else as humans. If it was directed at me at any time I guess I was oblivious? Or maybe just naive...I dunno. Back on the rock now (not any of those with more than 7000 people) and the small island mentality is really not my gig. I respect it and all, and this is where I was born and raised, but I don't see myself here forever.
Mahalo for sharing. I miss good Mexican food. I heard there are some spots here, but not at the same prices. And I'm sure I didn't notice racism directed at me at times too. I just wasn't looking for it so I didn't let it bother me.
It’s unscientific but I just do the eyeball test. My family and friends in Hawaii have never experienced a drive by shooting, a mass shooting, and being violently robbed on a train. My family on the U.S. mainland have experienced these events. Yes I know this can happen in Hawaii but knock on wood, it hasn’t happened to my family in Hawaii. In general, I have been scholastically more lolo and less in tune to US politics and news than my mainland relatives. Also In general, my Hawaii clan has less coin and a smaller hale than my mainland family but I feel way safer in Hawaii than in the mainland. Yes i know lots of stuff regarding people being normal people anywhere in the U.S. but it just feels like there are higher odds of shit hitting the fan in the mainland than in Hawaii for me.
Mahalo for sharing. I believe the numbers for violent crimes are considerably low in Hawaii, although there are a lot of other crimes like larceny. I, too, haven't experienced any of those things you mentioned here or on the mainland.
No matter where you live, the more money you have. The better your lifestyle will be. That is fact of life.
Maybe, but it also depends on how you earn that money. If you spend all your time working, you won't have time to enjoy it or spend time with family.
Hey, that redhead was cute!
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Papayas, papayas definitely cost less than Southern California😂
Good one 🤙
Good fish - cheaper, for sure. 😎
This is low key flip on what Robert Kiyosaki said about hawaii. LOLz
I recommend traveling outside of the US to put life in Hawaii in perspective
Hawaii is geographically isolated and insular
not an extension of mainland USA
-it requires a different lifestyle
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That's a great suggestion. I've only been to Japan, but I'm sure traveling to EU and other cultures will have a big impact on one's perspective.
You guys always compare these two like one area in las vegas accounts for something else happening in New Hampshire. The concept of the mainland is something more people in Hawaii will never fathom without traveling extensively and living in several places.
That's true. The mainland is not just CA or LV. Learned this recently on a work trip to the South. 🤙
How you live your life determines the problems you will experience. Cost of living here in Hawaii is high...the highest of all states. But if you move to the mainland, how you live your life still determines if "your" cost of living. And yes, racism is everywhere and still alive, but not as prevalent as before.
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Not a problem or sort of but trying to make myself good locomoco, chicken katsu and other loco foods but the water here I use in CA is different from Hawaii for some reason. Even making some spam musubi aint as good. It has to be the water.
I tried to make chicken Katsu and it was okay. I couldn't get loco moco to taste the same. And beef stew? Forget about it 😆
Wow you picked a tough one this time. I think you identified several things to be concerned about. Most locals just want to be left alone to live their lives. Growing up in Hawaii I had no idea we had no money. Life was good. But life catches up if you live like that. The GET is ridiculous . It shouldn't be on food or rent. Really tax on rent. Or limit it to rents over a certain amount. A local family barely getting by shouldn't be paying tax on their rent or food. Tourists pay hotel motel taxes so it wouldn't affect that. I don't want to mention racism as it is anywhere you want to find it. I chose not to look for it and turn the other cheek when I have to.
I do wish that there could be a pause on the GET for food and medicine for at least a few years. I think people would notice they have a lot more money at the end of the day. 🤙
Alcohol. For some reason, alcohol is cheaper here.
Really? Didn't know that.
Hey Chris…Too bad you didn’t connect with the Japanese American community while you were in college…we could have helped you out eating rice, and other Asian foods! (Local Japanese American Coloradan here)
I didn't see too many Japanese Americans in Greeley. I did connect with some in Denver at a conference. Sakura Square (I think that was what it was called) had some Asian food.
Instead, I just got used to pilaf 😆
I think the racism thing on the mainland is in a lot of people's heads. At first when I came back to the mainland I thought oh no one likes me cuz I'm Mexican and my surname is Mexican but you know what I noticed is people are just cold to everybody
Maybe less friendly compared to Hawaii. Here, a lot of locals will just talk to strangers as they wait around. Checkout line, bus stop, etc. Just to pass the time.
Every time i visit the islands im always a little bit surprised that the cost of living isnt too far off from what im used to on the mainland. Its maybe a little bit more expensive for some things than others, but i think the big difference might be with the opportunities there are on the mainland are more plentiful. Wages might be slightly better and the cost of land is definitely better on the mainland.
The thing that really gets me is the politics of hawaii have really gone down hill. I would like to move back at some point, but its not really something i want to deal with now. Ill keep my eye on things and maybe itll change at some point, but i am feeling very disgeartened for my home and whats going on there ...
Although the cost of living may not seem high, the wages aren't comparable to the mainland and so things just feel harder. I'd also like to see local politics get stronger. I think that has more to do with locals paying attention and getting involved than anything else. Hard to pay attention to local politics when people have to work 2-3 jobs.
@@HelloFromHawaii yea, that's what I meant by opportunities. I think the combination of lower wages overall and the highest real estate value really makes it hard for people to live, especially when it's mostly service industry jobs.
I've been thinking about that issue for a while and I don't really know if there are good solutions without doing massive wealth redistribution across the US. But one idea I have is a tourist tax. Idk how best to implement but it could be that any purchase is taxed higher and local people just show I'd to be exempt from it, or certain activities or services are taxed higher. Then maybe use that tax revenue to support working class locals so that they can continue living and doing the service jobs that support the tourist industry. I know there is something like that in place, but as far as I know it is just a blanket taxes for everyone. And I know some business offer a local discount. Well why not legislate that and make it something for all locals to benefit from. I think it used to be that locals would be supported by the tourist industry just from proximity or selling their goods or services to the tourists. But it doesn't seem like that benefit is there as much. I don't know, it's a complicated issue with no easy answers.
I’d have to say Hawaii life cause of all the mainlanders who move there for no reason and don’t care that there making it hard as hell for native Hawaiians and non natives who grew up in Hawaii
I don't know if life being hard is directly related to people moving here. It makes housing costs harder, but there are also a lot of things that locals are responsible for too.
@@HelloFromHawaiithat’s what I mean the outsiders are making housing costs higher along with other things so I feel like being from Hawaii is kinda hard
I've lived both on Hawaii (All over Oahu, Hilo & now Makawao Maui) and the mainland (California, Las Vegas, Texas & Georgia) & I'd have to say Hawaii has it harder because of our geographical isolation and governmental corruption (California is worst though). Like my guy Kamaka Dias told my girl Mrs. Andria Tupola on his "Keep it Aloha" podcast last year, "Hawaii always gets the short end of the stick because of our one party politics and politicians". Also, racism isn't a mainland problem, it's a political problem because the democrats/left make it a problem to keep everyone divided. Hawaii has tons of great potential, it's our one party democratic government that holds our great state back.
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@Billy23562 Yes. I mentioned that I Iive on Makawao now. Born on Oahu. Divided my childhood between Mililani & Kailua.
Dont blame Democrats for racism. Its the foundation of this country unfortunately. If you haven’t personally experienced it, thats good for you. But its definitely not a Democratic issue like youre suggesting. People just hate others for ignorant reasons, thats why racism exists.
@@JazzyLnae If that's the case, then why does our country save a bunch of ppl from horrible, communism countries with awful dictatorships like Cuba, Vietnam & China & provide opportunities for a better life? If the very foundation of our country was built on racism, then they wouldn't welcome outsiders. The United States isn't a perfect country, but it sure as heck isn't a racist one/built on the foundation of racism. The USA welcomes immigration, they (myself included) just want it done legally, not illegally. Supporting illegal immigration is like supporting trespassing, but that's what the modern Democrats want because that's their vote & they play the racism card to those that oppose them & their ideology.
@@JazzyLnae If that's the case, then why has (still do) saved ppl from other countries like Cuba, China & Vietnam from horrible communist dictatorships by welcoming in this country legally & giving them a fresh start? Doesn't seem a country that's foundation built on racism would do.
Take more money to move and expierence living elsewhere nowadays….racism and predjudices will always exist in Hawaii….its getting worse in certain parts here as more malahini move in….they are trying to change us and make it more mainland style..
What the same? Both heavy democratic state. Newsome said he going use Greens playbook.😅. Cali is way bigger than Hawaii so get more opportunities. Hawaii contrary to popular beliefs get racism the difference is Hawaii people mind there own business while main land people will actually show it. Since Hawaii is mixed plate we tolerate other ethnicities but no mean we don't have a little bit racist as some races no like other race for example Filipinos no like Soles. Most locals to busy making ends meet to look at new ideas and what time they do have is used to relax and eat good ono food.
I think "tolerate" is a good term to use. Mostly friendly, but sometimes we just deal with each other because we're all living on the same rocks. 😆
Racism is prevalent in Hawaii and not any better than the mainland. The island mentality is toxic and perpetuates ignorance and stagnation. Local food is great, but come on, Calrose rice is found everywhere in the mainland. And there are so many interesting and amazing foods to be found. Seriously, the Asian, Indo/Pak, Mexican, Cuban and Middle Eastern food scene is HUGE all over the mainland. When I'm there I never eat potatoes. And while everywhere people have problems, in the mainland you're more likely to find a job that pays you enough so you can live like an ADULT, on your own. You can purchase food, pay the rent, fill up the tank, go out to eat AND save money every month. Electricity is about a quarter of the price you pay in Hawaii. Gas is less than half. FOOD is less than half. The problems in Hawaii are mostly financial. which is by design. The over regulation, taxation and multiple layers of bureaucracy ads costs and controls on your life. A year and a half have passed since the Lahaina fires and less than a dozen homes have been rebuilt. That's by design, y'all. LA will be completely rebuilt before Lahaina is even half done. The pineapple and sugarcane fields may be gone, but the plantation economy and mindset are alive and well in Hawaii. Living in Hawaii is much harder than the mainland and other than the great weather, not worth it.
Racism in Hawaii is an interesting topic. It's historically in the culture, but also part of the comedy and language (Pidgin) as well. And just because we're a melting pot doesn't mean we're exempt from it too.
Short answer: Hawaii is living life on the "Very Hard" difficulty with the oppressive state government who loves to tax the living being of all their residents from the poor to the rich. The mishandling and misappropriation of taxpayers' money of public projects and infrastructure have been a sore thumb to everyone's wallets and purses except for the politicians. An astronomical rise in cost of living and a low salary ceiling due to low skill labor and pool exacerbates the perpetual issue that have manifested in the state of Hawaii.
The mainland have their intentional and forced divided mindset and their own set of problems. However, there are definitely safer neighborhoods who use common sense for all types of people. Personal wealth, stable families, and an actual single family home can be easily built in the mainland, but you will have to survey the city and state before diving head first before committing to live there long term.
Lol. I had to laugh about the "very hard" difficulty comment. So true for most locals. And the thing is, if you never live in other parts of the world, you'd never know how much easier some aspects of life could be in other places.
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its hard everywhere it how you deal with it that counts Waipahu77
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