#hawaii cost of living
STUDY: Visit Hawai‘i, but Don’t Retire There
Hawai‘i’s high cost of living make it among the top 10 worst states for retirement in the U.S.
Big Island Advocates Ask Legislators to Support Living Wage
Advocates are asking legislators to enact a living wage that keeps up with the high cost of living in what is effectively the most expensive state in the nation.
REPORT: ‘Evicted in Hawai‘i: Lives Hanging in the Balance’
Lawyers for Equal Justice (LEJ) has published a report entitled “Evicted in Hawai‘i: Lives Hanging in the Balance,” which summarizes the findings of a recent study on evictions in Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i: Most Expensive Utilities in America
Hawai‘i tops the list of states with the highest average utility cost: $730.86 per month.
STUDY: Hawai‘i’s Low-Income Taxpayers Carry 2nd Highest Tax Rate
A new study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) finds that the lowest-income Hawaiʻi residents pay 68% more in taxes.
Sen. Hirono Applauds Social Security Cost of Living Increase
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for 2019, the highest increase since 2012.
Survey: Hawai‘iʻs Minimum Wage Falls Short of Survival Needs
Hawai‘iʻs current minimum wage of $10.10 falls $5.29 short of the income needed to meet expenses.
Bill Advances to Increase Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour
The Hawai‘i Senate announces that today, measures intended to boost the state’s economy by increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years.
Study: Hawai‘i Residents Have the Worst Debt
Analysis shows that Hawai‘i residents have the highest debt-to-income ratio in the nation.
The Pros and Cons of Living on Hawai‘i Island
A local's perspective on what you should know if you are considering a move to the Big Island…
The Pros and Cons of Living on Hawai‘i Island
A local's perspective on what you should know if you are considering a move to the Big Island…
The Pros and Cons of Living on Hawai‘i Island
A local's perspective on what you should know if you are considering a move to the Big Island…
The Pros and Cons of Living on Hawai‘i Island
A local's perspective on what you should know if you are considering a move to the Big Island…
The Pros and Cons of Living on Hawai‘i Island
A local's perspective on what you should know if you are considering a move to the Big Island…
The Pros and Cons of Living on Hawai‘i Island
A local's perspective on what you should know if you are considering a move to the Big Island…
The Pros and Cons of Living on Hawai‘i Island
A local's perspective on what you should know if you are considering a move to the Big Island…
The Pros and Cons of Living on Hawai‘i Island
A local's perspective on what you should know if you are considering a move to the Big Island…
The Pros and Cons of Living on Hawai‘i Island
A local's perspective on what you should know if you are considering a move to the Big Island…
The Pros and Cons of Living on Hawai‘i Island
A local's perspective on what you should know if you are considering a move to the Big Island…
The Pros and Cons of Living on Hawai‘i Island
A local’s perspective on what you should know if you are considering a move to the Big Island…
