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Pros and Cons of Honolulu, HI

Published May 5, 2013

Moving to Honolulu is as close as a person can come to moving to Eden as possible. It’s a place of near-perfect temperature, gorgeous surroundings, friendly people, great food and rainbows. Yes, to top it all off, rainbows.

However, we say “as close as” because Honolulu is not perfect. It has it’s problems, including a stagnant and saturated job market and high prices for everything from tomatoes to toothbrushes. Yes, indeed, living in Polynesia, USA, comes at a price, upward of 30% higher that what your average Texan might pay.

Nevertheless, Honolulu’s positives still win the day for most people. Residents particularly enjoy the unique cuisine, which blends numerous Asian, Polynesian and American styles, and their ability to surf in warm water year round.

Did you know the lowest temperature ever in Honolulu is 52 degrees? EVER. Take that, Chicago…

Learn more about the pros and cons of Honolulu, HI.

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