How Locals Afford to Live in HAWAII: 3 Money-Saving Ways

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So what are some common ways locals can make living in Hawaii a little more affordable? 🤙
Comment from : Hello From Hawaii

Jesus christ i had no idea These people open there hearts and land to visitors and this is how they are repaid? 🙈
Comment from : Stu Jones

Thank you for your honesty!!
Comment from : DAVID LU

There is no shame is getting assistance
Comment from : Lisa Lister

Work two jobs, take are of your kids and kapuna
Comment from : Dng

Such good advice Thank You
Comment from : Josh Thalheimer

10:00 I have a 2004 Honda Pilot Bought it new and though it's long in tooth, it runs great IMO The most important thing to maintain your vehicle is to regularly change your oil
Comment from : Harvey H

I shop at Costco almost every week mostly to buy romaine lettuce and broccoli and fill in gas I'm retired so I don't need much but still try to spend wisely Good that you have a budget
Comment from : Karen

Waddah ya mean shopping at Ross's doesn't count I buy food, skin care, decor, and the kitchen sink there 😀
Comment from : JD

I see a UNC water bottle Did you go there? Our daughter graduated from there in the nursing program
Comment from : Michael Latta

Don’t forget the food stamps and government checks
Comment from : Tom D

have u guys thought of moving?
Comment from : ted nguyen

How to survive in Hawaii ? Stay away from politicians so they don't grab your wallet
Comment from : Hawaii ukulele

The real problem is the current monetary system in place The money you use daily is inflationary by design This is why people can't afford basics
Comment from : Lou

Grandparents are emotionally invested in their grandchildren's best life! Love, suppport, respect, discipline, etc We are 3 generations, it is easy, we repect our daughter to be the mom She gets our granddaughter ready for school, breakfast, she helps her with homework, and gets her ready for bed We do the school runs, laundry, cooking and grocery shopping while our daughter works full time and works on master's degree
Comment from : Star Gazer

Aloha! Please consider replacing the term “government assistance” with “the redistribution of wealth” The government took money from other people and redistributed it to you #TaxationIsTheft
Comment from : Jay J

Growing fruits or grazing animals may also qualify your land for agricultural property tax rates
Comment from : Mark D

Grow your own food all year round in Hawaii
Comment from : Mark D

Make the most of your local library
Comment from : stella marina

Well, I'm sure has Hell not rich But, yeahlocal folks have to be "inventive/creative" to make it bruh
Comment from : majic5zero

Must add when you talk about Hawaii that theres 4 main islands people live onWhile all of them have high prices for food and electric Maui and Kauai are off the chart for home prices and rentalsOahu not so bad,maybe north shore and Big Island probably the most reasonable however getting nuts here too
Comment from : Unko Limu

Eat every meal at home, get 1200 a month EBT for my 2 sons and IDont eat processed food, no chips, cookies, soda etcBuy food at farmers market, fish from shore when can,aweos and paches, get pig meat from hunter buddyLive in a rustic house with solar power and water catchmentCaretake the property we live onSo we got no rent bill, no electric bill, no water billWe live on 3 acres in a rural area of Big Island with breadfruit,mango,banana,avocado,oranges and jackfruitAlso coconutbrWe were accepted for section 8 housing but have found it very difficult to find a rental unit and seems like 90 of renters are unwilling to rent to section 8 tenantsCostco is over 2 hour drive one way from our house
Comment from : Unko Limu

Simple Don't spend any money keep it in a piggy bank you have to break watch you'll see
Comment from : maryserrato97

I no how to save money and save alot of money v
Comment from : maryserrato97

I appreciate the research you do for your videos 😊
Comment from : Ron Cahoon

When I lived in Maui there was no Costco , no Wal -Mart , no lowes, no home depot, nothingbrJust Mom & Pop stores I did just fine , made plenty money at the hotels brbrbrOOKA was the main grocery store and tons of little mom & pop stores, Including the little FILIPINO stores brbrI was blessed for surebrThank God for those days brbr1991 -2003
Comment from : Keith Benjamin

Aloha I heard there's lots of hot chicks in Hawaii I'm going to live in HA one day to chase them hot cheeks
Comment from : Thea Ouch

just sub, now they have newbr water heater without the tank
Comment from : off HamsterWheel

I shop at Foodland on Senior Thursdays
Comment from : Eugenio Corpuz

we go eat rainbows
Comment from : Kristof Thibaud

Hawaii is GREAT place to visit but you sure don't want to live there okay, GOT IT!! ( been there 3 times, 1977, 1981 &2006)
Comment from : THE L0NE ARRANGER

Yes Just freeload off your parents
Comment from : Mike Thompson

Multigenerational housing is an excellent thing for family closeness and learning from your elders It's the standard in many countries
Comment from : Theresa Henderson

I got a question There are states in different countrys wich you are not allowed to stay like 3 person on a house with only 1 bedroom Like you need a minimum of space per person like a rule from their goverments Based on this logic with multigeneration house i can as many person as i want to live with me as long as i pay what the owner demands right?
Comment from : Antonia Iustina

How much does it cost to rent a one bedroom apartment in Honolulu?
Comment from : UnvaccinatedMGTOWfitness

Very wisebrTy 😃🌸
Comment from : Theresa Kealoha

If the cost of living high in Hawaii, is that mean their income per capita also high?
Comment from : Katherine Kramer

I'm Appalachian and I lived a few years as a child on Oahu (I learned how to swim there magical place) but I noticed Island life really ain't no different than Hillbilly life Instead of cinder block homes it's trailers, same difference though Ain't it funny that folks who would probably get along to well but instead we both get all the rich yuppies wanting to experience nature and feel free It'd all in the eye of the beholder right
Comment from : Justin Kittle

Looking to trade my profession for some place to stay Construction can build you a house
Comment from : J Calvin

Do you have a video that goes more into food costs and tips for keeping it down?
Comment from : Grigris

Multi generational homes aren’t common with just Hawaiian people and Asians it’s also very common in Europe, most of the American Country’s, and in Africa But unfortunately for some weird reason mainland USA has a strange affliction to the idea of children living under their parents roof after the minute you turn 18 If you even mentioned that in certain places on the Internet that you live under your parents roof you get called a bum even though you’re saving money and the people usually calling you a bum are in serious debt It’s like people here don’t want to amass family wealth they just want to take on debt out of some weird sense of obligation, it’s insane Mainly though this tends to be the lower income Americans doing this I’ve noticed higher income families and rich families tend to encourage the opposite and try to make their kids wait to move out till they are already financially stable aka the common sense thing to do
Comment from : Invader Joshua

Chris, are there many van lifers on Oahu?
Comment from : Dude Leboski

I love everything you said in the conclusion Being grateful for what you do have takes you closer to happiness than buying things to impress people that you don’t even know I live in Maui My mom and I came here from California fortunately never felt the struggle but I want to watch these videos to have a better understanding for the people that have grown with the land from generations to generation Also learn a thing or 2 on how to save here because it definitely never hurts to do so Thank you for putting things in to perspective with this video Very well said Aloha 🌺
Comment from : Cassandra HongMai

Aloha! So living Oahu island for over a month now I still have a lot to learn and love it here as well But I am going to give my perspective from someone who is outside looking in It’s definitely more expensive here There is definitely some logistical reasons why prices are high but it’s obvious price gouging is also going on just because you’re in Hawaii For example, A dole pineapple in my experience cost around 3 dollars in the mainland Outside of Costco, pineapple ranges from 5-6 dollars yet the pineapple plantation is right down the road That is just a small example Here is the bigger example, if prices can be reasonable at the commissary, why aren’t these same companies offering something more comparable in the local grocery stores? Some of these companies are even local You can buy 100 Kona coffee at half the price versus a local business It’s not just big corporations doing it, but also local businesses Another example, Macy’s had a sell for docker pants for buy one get 40 off on the next pair Why not just offer the lower affordable price to begin with? Trust me, they aren’t losing money brbrNext is off topic So next with trash I feel both some residents and tourists are at fault Yes, tourist can cause trash in downtown Waikiki, but the fact is, tourists don’t visit the entire island as often You can go to Waianae Neighborhoods and there are trashed cars everywhere, over grow yards, trash in general etc I know everyone can’t afford the same things in life, but anyone can keep up with taking care of what you have (I promise I’m not judging anyone)brbrThis rail system I hear it’s been going on brforever Lots of money wasted that could have gone to local schools and heck some of the roads Just one example of government mismanagement of moneybrbrI agree with one of the commenters here There is a missed opportunity with all the businesses not brhaving a paid membership Especially gas stations I would be happy to pay a fee every year somewhere closer to home without having to drive all the way to Costco if it drives gas down 40-60 cents a gallon Guaranteed visit to the local gas station means more money in volumebrbrI love Hawaii! And I’m really glad to be here But just giving my observation from the small time I’ve been herebrbrI love it here and proud to be part of the community! I hope can find ways to contribute!
Comment from : gabead1974

Great video chat, and very informative Thank you very much
Comment from : situated4

I found eating out was cheaper than food prices at the local Safeway
Comment from : Nicki Pecchenino

Take advantage of the coupons in the newspapers or free flyers, every little bit helps! Try to live as close to work as possible the commute can be draining at times Aloha Nui Loa!
Comment from : RJ Murray

Sam’s Club is the way to go!
Comment from : Craving Narwhal

Gotta be rich or poor to get Gov assistance The middle class always lose out brEven the essential workers during the pandemic We didnt get anything in return
Comment from : Raider FrankDaTank

Eat Vienna sausage and rice all day everyday
Comment from : Raider FrankDaTank

Multi generation homes are common in Europe too 4 bed town house has 6 people living in it It's also unfortunate common for an elderly person to live alone in a 4 bed house That unfortunately has the knock on affect of creating a housing shortage and kids in other families not being able to move out
Comment from : Michelle Bennett

When I was a kid my Tutu (Hawaiian grandmother) would take me crabbing and fishing every weekend We would also pick opihi and some edible kelp On other weekends we would hike into the mountains and collect wild bananas, mountain apples, guava, avocado and papaya At the time I just thought this was how Hawaiians lived As I got older and started to travel I realized we partially did it out of necessity to survive In the last ten years most of my nieces and nephews have moved to Vegas out of frustration with being able to survive
Comment from : Erik Torell

Hawaii is a good place to live in, not to make money, period
Comment from : Jay Towrs

Give the land back to the natives!
Comment from : Gooder Jo

Aloha Great points and the stats really brought it home Part of the Aloha spirit for us is that managing Hawaii expenses is just dealing with less while still being happy about the important things Ie less pair of shoes One drawer of fav tee shirts Etc We always crack up over those Reality home buying shows in Hawaii and the mainlanders bring the same sq footage and extra bedrooms as what there used to They forget that Hawaii uses a lot of outside time vs mid west winters Mahalo for the great topics 🤙🏾
Comment from : Rusty

This is all from Zillow - VRBO - AirBNB and corporations buying houses same thing is happening in Phoenix were I live now as I type this This will never change now Nobody should own thousands of houses and manipulate the market Working people are going to work and are now homeless Let that sink in imagine working and having a full time job or 2 like many and being homeless living out of your car like they have been doing in Maui for months I am ashamed of my country I served and what it has become
Comment from : Waiakoa Surf

Stop referring to the continent as "mainland" Sick and tired as any land being "main" to my homeland Why are you referring to these as tricks It is survival Some don't need welfare are also abusing welfare I think you should focus on the source of why things are so high It will not end I think one of the sources is allowing all these people with mega money come here and jack up real estate Other sources of these issues, people without money coming here and taking advantage of the aloha as in social services
Comment from : Ke Aka

Aloha, brIf I can survive in Seattle I can survive ANY WHERE I am anti-materalistic and embrace Polynesian/Hawaiian culture Thus I will survive there well🤗brMahalo a nui loabrAloha
Comment from : Big Raynis Joint

If you live in one of the democrat run cities on the mainland, hawaii is not expensive
Comment from : Jim C

We build our homes on the same property There three homes on our six acres My grandson is going to build his place here on the"family" land next year We do what we must do to live here
Comment from : Marilyn Wallace

Multi generational living Situation is very common where I am from (Northern Caucasus) It’s a tradition, when youngest son’s family live with his parents They help to take care of grandkids, share their life wisdom with youngsters, kids and grandkids take care of elderly when it’s difficult for them to do it on their own That forms very strong bonds within families and in a society as a whole You will have to do some searching in order to find a homeless people there Same with elderly in a nursing homes, can’t even imagine seeing my parents living alone and being taken care by other than myself or family members Strong family structure is essential for a healthy society Keep it up Hawaiins👍
Comment from : El Chotayewski

30 of Hawaii's population on Medicaid? That sounds off
Comment from : seekidea

Exactly, how does anyone make a household work in Hawaii?? OMG, I didn't realize how much it takes to make a finances work in a household where you are taking care of "elderly" parents It's a job and I don't know how elderly people who don't have "family" take care of things Love your channel!!!
Comment from : Royale Romo

I spent the first 40 years of my life in HI The recession sent me to the mainland People always ask why we would move from HI I always say that we weren’t living in HI, we were surviving Quality of life suffered When we do get to visit we notice that HI is losing its “Aloha” The stress of surviving wear down people
Comment from : SuzinTX

We’ve been here 14 years, definitely into Costco and so grateful for their kupuna hours during covid! We changed our way of eating too Found a real local farmers market (some are fake, just re-selling Costco mainland stuff instead of locally grown) Sharing our homegrown produce (banana, oranges, lemons and papaya) means we often get return gifts of fish, avocado and mango No food wasted in this house, ever My favorite free activity is star watching; just go outside and look up! Learning the Hawaiian names and stories of the constellations has been fascinating
Comment from : Angelique

Thank you so much for the thoughtful ideas 💡
Comment from : Kerry Schultz

All amazing advice in video and comments I am definitely more purposeful about what I eat I don’t need steak, or milk I eat lots of fruit and veggies bought locally (farmers markets), local eggs, fish (if you are lucky you make a fisher friend that will share or catch your own) and bulk rice from Costco The key is to keep life simple Just like you said, no keeping up with the other guys Get that brand new to you 2003 Toyota Tacoma and be happy living in the most beautiful place on the planet
Comment from : Michelle Brandt Frederick

You should setup donations here
Comment from : Stacy Schweigler

Just go to HK Costco much better experience
Comment from : Christine Hirabayashi

We hunt grow our food🤣fx this is Oahu nevermind
Comment from : Thursdayangel Gummybear

We are living on Hawaii Island close to 14 years from off island We are so called retired we plant our veggies sometimes a success sometimes not… we have flock of ducks and chickens that provide us with eggs Medical bills exist mortgage car payment high utilities groceries etc We do without a lot as we figured out years ago what the difference is between a need and a want
Comment from : Diane Rajkowski

Once housing is figured out you don't need much No need for hoarding clothes or other possessions Food can be much more affordable in Costco, Wal Mart, etc I grew up on rice and beans in New Mexico so it can work Good advice here! Always good to examine budget, careless to eat out like you are on vacation not to mention unhealthy Mahalo
Comment from : eljefeguapobarbon

So akamai … love this channel, community and content!
Comment from : timoncitrus

Loved this vlog I’m originally from Hawaii living on the mainland (retired military ) There’s no way we could afford to live there 😪
Comment from : Donna Lee

Like most people, I grew up in a multi generational home back in Hawaii My grandparents collected food stamps and my Dad worked for a food distributor driving a truck (YHata) for $735 an hour This was back in the late 70’ early 80’s It was difficult at times but I never went hungry and we always had plenty of food in our fridge and freezer because my grandparents and parents knew how to shop for the best deals and ALWAYS bought in bulk I “pay it back” every year when I fly home to visit my parents I’ve set them up with a large freezer and I always take them to Costco to buy everything they need before I leave I’ll gladly spend $500-$700 on groceries and misc items to ensure they’re well stocked and taken cared for while I’m gone As they get older, I don’t want them to ever have to worry about whether they’ll have enough to live on
Comment from : MaxFit 68

Newest favorite proverb: Comparison is the thief of joy
Comment from : Gwin Willis

hello dude
Comment from : Gwin Willis

I live in town and we grow our own fruits and vegetables We share with our neighbors and in return they share their bounty Luckily we have neighbors that go fishing so we have fresh fish from time to time We also try to grow things our neighbors aren't growing so we can swap a variety of fruits and veggies Also, I have the Costco cash back VISA credit card and run all of my expenses except mortgage and car payment through it This is my first year doing it and although my expenses are not that high, I am on track to get back about $500 at the end of the year
Comment from : Clark Miyata

Multiple streams of income Rice to stretch out the meals A fruit tree/garden to stretch out meals Costco The inability to buy most things impulsively cause most places don’t deliver to Hawaii/Alaska Generosity of ancestor’s who passed down land or built the ohana Not sending kids to private school or not having them at all Willingness to work at multiple kinds of jobs, particularly in hospitality?
Comment from : kristine Sharp

Always the sales for sure But Costco really does help I try to do the sale Costco items too We change up our home menu weekly no problem
Comment from : Eat, Beach, Cruise with Ohanaeatz

For Grocery, I go to Costco for frozen meats, bulk stuff, and gas, to Walmart for regular household items, and to China town for veggie, fruits, sauce and seasoning ingredients I couldn’t afford a regular pre-K, so sometime us moms just get together and take turn teaching kids I personally love Keiki O Ka Aina program which is affordable and great curriculum Oh buy second hand stuff from Facebook market place
Comment from : wongphab

One of the advantages I see is there are free coconuts and chicken all over the place No problems catching or foraging your food
Comment from : Pixics

I really enjoyed this Thank you!
Comment from : Ira Smith

If your family is below certain income threshold, the State has a program that pays for all your kid's preschool fee The City has some affordable rental buildings mostly in Chinatown and some newer ones in Kapolei If you don't mind long commute, the waiting time for Kapolei's is quite short
Comment from : Steve Cheung

How Hawaii kids surviveeat at mom's house dailylive with mommom gives gas moneymom buys you a new car$45,50000so you can work at a job that pays $1050 per/hr
Comment from : Uncle Black

We shop thrift stores Here on the Big Island most all of the rubbish stations have a thirty store to keep decent items out of the dump We also shop Facebook market place If we can not find it there we look for sales at the stores or online for the best price!
Comment from : debi buchholz

I love your videos I love Hawaii and would move back there yesterday All the information you give is soo important to those with pipe dreams of living here Do it when your young and single its much easier than with a tribe unless you are very rich Hawaii is my hearts home …… thank you again
Comment from : Karen Dunn

I found someone that rented A studio off the side of the house that was so much better for me a single
Comment from : Karen Dunn

Yea, not worth keeping up with those damn TanakasLOL!
Comment from : Ken Noma

Aloha from Kailua-kona As usual you are very insiteful in your observations Thank you
Comment from : Raymond Nicola Jr

Good but shopping at ROSS is a good one too I also think that sharing outside of your ohana helps Giving each other fruit and extra stuff when you have to others
Comment from : Alan Loo

A few years ago, the stats were that 50 of Hawaii kids go to preschool The mainland is 80 Big difference For the reasons you started above Preschool is directly related to 4th grade math and reading levels
Comment from : Kai Kaino