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Sarah Ruiz
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Life in Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) as a young professional
Hey everyone, It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated.
8 upvotes
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Naomi Myers
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are solid, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
40 upvotes
Amelia Lewis
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a writer who relocated here from Houston about 13 years ago. The main reasons were weather and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Lots of new development happening
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Winters are long and cold
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are manageable, gas is excellent.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
I'm a writer who relocated here from Houston about 13 years ago. The main reasons were weather and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Lots of new development happening
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Winters are long and cold
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are manageable, gas is excellent.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
40 upvotes
Elizabeth Patel
The food scene here is solid. Tons of great Mexican places. it's been a really good experience overall.
29 upvotes