Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,783 for rent here. Rent is about $1,783/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for Urban Honolulu? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Jack Miller
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great Korean places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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happy_claire91
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are average, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Skylar Brooks
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's exactly what I was looking for. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Paisley S.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 7 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Piper Price
I work in real estate here and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market for my field is improving. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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