10 Money Saving Tips to Living in Hawaii

1. Get a Costco Membership There are Costco’s located on all the major Hawaiian islands. It costs $50 for a membership. If fifty bucks seems a bit steep, rest assured that you will probably save that much on your first visit to Costco. It may feel a little overboard purchasing 60 rolls of toilet paper, 18 cartons of soy milk and 12 cans of Pringles, but buying in bulk is a huge money saver in the long run. Go here to sign up. 2. Check Craigslist What... [Read More...]

Can I afford living in Hawaii?

Yes. Despite popular belief, Hawaii is not inaccessible or unaffordable. There’s no doubt you will have to make sacrifices, but in my opinion, the trade-offs are well worth it. The biggest sacrifice will be housing costs. For example, monthly rent for a 4 bedroom house in Tennessee runs around $1200. The same amount will rent a studio or 1 bedroom apartment in Waikiki. Maybe something a little bigger outside of town. However, there are a few... [Read More...]