{"id":8910,"date":"2022-07-22T20:54:09","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T18:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/what-to-know-before-moving-to-laie-hawaii\/"},"modified":"2022-07-22T20:54:09","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T18:54:09","slug":"what-to-know-before-moving-to-laie-hawaii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-to-know-before-moving-to-laie-hawaii\/","title":{"rendered":"What to know before moving to laie hawaii"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-to-know-before-moving-to-laie-hawaii\/#how-much-money-should-i-save-before-moving-to-hawaii\" title=\"How much money should I save before moving to Hawaii?\">How much money should I save before moving to Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-to-know-before-moving-to-laie-hawaii\/#is-moving-to-hawaii-a-good-idea\" title=\"Is moving to Hawaii a good idea?\">Is moving to Hawaii a good idea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-to-know-before-moving-to-laie-hawaii\/#where-should-you-not-live-in-hawaii\" title=\"Where should you not live in Hawaii?\">Where should you not live in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-to-know-before-moving-to-laie-hawaii\/#is-moving-to-hawaii-realistic\" title=\"Is moving to Hawaii realistic?\">Is moving to Hawaii realistic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-to-know-before-moving-to-laie-hawaii\/#what-jobs-are-in-high-demand-in-hawaii\" title=\"What jobs are in high demand in Hawaii?\">What jobs are in high demand in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-to-know-before-moving-to-laie-hawaii\/#what-is-a-livable-salary-in-hawaii\" title=\"What is a livable salary in Hawaii?\">What is a livable salary in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-to-know-before-moving-to-laie-hawaii\/#what-salary-do-you-need-to-live-comfortably-in-hawaii\" title=\"What salary do you need to live comfortably in Hawaii?\">What salary do you need to live comfortably in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-to-know-before-moving-to-laie-hawaii\/#is-it-hard-to-get-a-job-in-hawaii\" title=\"Is it hard to get a job in Hawaii?\">Is it hard to get a job in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-to-know-before-moving-to-laie-hawaii\/#can-i-live-in-hawaii-on-2000-a-month\" title=\"Can I live in Hawaii on $2000 a month?\">Can I live in Hawaii on $2000 a month?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-money-should-i-save-before-moving-to-hawaii\"><\/span>How much money should I save before moving to Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Around $50,000 would provide a good cushion for a single person in most circumstances. For a family or professional moving to the islands, around $50,000 in savings is the absolute minimum you should have..<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-moving-to-hawaii-a-good-idea\"><\/span>Is moving to Hawaii a good idea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although it&#8217;s a more complex transition than a relocation on the mainland, moving to Hawaii offers plentiful rewards: beautiful weather year-round, easy access to miles of gorgeous white sand beaches, abundant outdoor activities, and, of course, Hawaii&#8217;s unique aloha spirit that infuses the local culture.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-should-you-not-live-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Where should you not live in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wahiawa. Wahiawa with a population of 46,562 has a Livability Score of 58\/100, which is considered poor. <br \/> Makaha. This leeward Oahu census-designated place has a population of 8,934. <br \/> Kahului. <br \/> Pahoa. <br \/> Ewa Beach. <br \/> Hilo. <br \/> Waianae. <br \/> Kapaa.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-moving-to-hawaii-realistic\"><\/span>Is moving to Hawaii realistic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your move is an exciting and fun time, but it should also be one that&#8217;s done with caution and realistic expectations, or else you may be one of the hundreds who move back to the mainland each year. Hawaii is paradise for many reasons, but it&#8217;s also a difficult place to live for most because of the economy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-jobs-are-in-high-demand-in-hawaii\"><\/span>What jobs are in high demand in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Description2008 Jobs2018 JobsRadiologic Technologists and Technicians725884Registered Nurses10,15512,106Dental Hygienists9701,137Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education1,6131,877<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-a-livable-salary-in-hawaii\"><\/span>What is a livable salary in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Living Wage Calculation for Honolulu County, Hawaii<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-salary-do-you-need-to-live-comfortably-in-hawaii\"><\/span>What salary do you need to live comfortably in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development &#038; Tourism&#8217;s (DBEDT) self-sufficiency income standards, the average resident needs to make $17.63 per hour in 2020 to enjoy a living wage. This would cover expenses like housing, food, transportation, healthcare and other expenses..<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-hard-to-get-a-job-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Is it hard to get a job in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is it Hard to Get a Job in Hawaii? It&#8217;s virtually impossible to get hired in Hawaii without being there. If you want to be offered a position, you need to be at least in the location (island) where the job posting is. Most applicants would never travel to job interviews in the islands..<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-live-in-hawaii-on-2000-a-month\"><\/span>Can I live in Hawaii on $2000 a month?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you decide to rent, you&#8217;re looking payment of just under $2,000 per month, and that&#8217;s if you pay the median price. To keep the utilities running in a small apartment in Honolulu, you&#8217;re facing a cost of around $285 per month..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much money should I save before moving to Hawaii? Around $50,000 would provide a good cushion for a single person in most circumstances. For a family or professional moving to the islands, around $50,000 in savings is the absolute minimum you should have.. Is moving to Hawaii a good idea? 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