What is a good reason to live in Hawaii?

If you are thinking of moving to Hawaii you will be spoiled with the many natural beauties of the islands. Hawaii boasts breathtaking sunsets, majestic mountain ranges, lush green valley, and picture-perfect palm trees. Hawaii truly is a tropical paradise.



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21 Honest Pros and Cons of Living in Hawaii—from a Resident
  • Con: You May Never Own a Home. ...
  • Pro: It's Easy to Embrace Condo Living. ...
  • Pro: Lots of People Go Off the Grid. ...
  • Con: But It's a Significant Up-Front Investment. ...
  • Con: You May Never Feel Like You Truly “Belong” ...
  • Pro: You'll Discover an Incredible Culture Here in Hawaii.


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Hawaii is the No. 2 happiest state in the U.S. and ranked the highest for emotional and physical well-being. It also has the lowest rate of adult depression and the fourth-lowest divorce rate.

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Hawaii is known for its beautiful beaches—some of them with unusual colors. Many beaches are filled with white sand, but other Hawaiian shores are covered with green, red, pink, and even black sand. Whether you like hiking, biking, kayaking, sailing, swimming, or just sitting on the beach, Hawaii is the state for you.

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Everything Is A Little Slower In Hawaii Get used to walking, talking, and living a little slower. Forget about same- or next-day Amazon deliveries. The slow pace is an attitude as well; there's no room in Hawaii for your rushed impatience. So, sit back, relax, learn to take it slow, and enjoy living in Hawaii.

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The Cost of Living is High The cost of living in Hawaii is high. That goes for housing costs, but it also applies to the food on grocery store shelves. Everything that has to be shipped or flown to the islands will cost more. Hawaii is also a high-tax state.

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What is the minimum wage in Hawaii? The current minimum wage in Hawaii is $12.00 per hour, which is $4.75 higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25. Tipped employees may be paid below the minimum wage as long as the combined pay from wages and tips is at least $7 more than the minimum wage.

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Cost of Living The most obvious drawback to living in Hawaii is our cost of living. Because everything needs to be imported, the cost of goods is significantly higher than any mainland market.

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State economist Eugene Tian said the reason some people move is Hawaii's economy is moving at a slower rate than the continent. Hawaii's cost of living has been increasing, especially since we experienced an increase in housing prices in 2022, said Tian.

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Hawaii ranked the highest out of all 50 states and Washington, D.C., in state health care system performance in 2022, according to a study from the Commonwealth Fund. The Aloha State was also deemed the best state for health care in the nation in a U.S. News and World Report analysis published last year.

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Hawaii is one of the safest tropical destinations on the planet – but it's a tropical destination, and if you've never been to the tropics you might be wondering what you need to watch out for in order to have a safe Hawaiian vacation. The perils can be summed up in a couple of words: Sun. Nature.

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Some famous celebrities that we all know were born in Hawaii are Bruno Mars, Jason Momoa and Barack Obama. Only in Your State, a website that provides fun facts for all 50 states, has their list of popular celebrities that were born in the Aloha State.

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