Hawaii
Hawaii might be the ultimate tourist destination, but living in Hawaii year-round is pretty sweet, too.
From great jobs — the area’s dominant industries include health care, agriculture, light manufacturing and the military, just to name a few — to quality education options, the Aloha State has it all.
Plus, with all the recreation options available, you are in for a life of entertainment and relaxation. Picture it: work or class is over for the day, and your evening could include enjoying Hawaii’s beautiful white sand shorelines, checking out some of its must-try nightlife venues, shopping at your favorite stores, or even just sipping on a mai tai while enjoying the state’s tropical climate. Sounds like quite the life, doesn’t it?
And if you’re a foodie, you’re in luck. Hawaii boasts some of the best places to chow down on everything from comfort classics to high-quality seafood.
Read on to learn more about working and living in Hawaii.
Quick Facts About Hawaii
- Median Household Income
- $101,996
- Average Property Tax
- $2,827
- State Population
- 1,454,266
- Sales Tax Rate
- 4 %
- State Income Tax
- 0%
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1,766
Places We Love In Hawaii
Cities in Hawaii on Livability.com
- Ahuimanu, HI
- Aiea, HI
- East Honolulu, HI
- Ewa Beach, HI
- Ewa Gentry, HI
- Ewa Villages, HI
- Haiku-Pauwela, HI
- Halawa, HI
- Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
- Heeia, HI
- Hickam Housing, HI
- Hilo, HI
- Holualoa, HI
- Honolulu, HI
- Kahului, HI
- Kailua, HI
- Kailua, HI
- Kalaheo, HI
- Kalaoa, HI
- Kaneohe Station, HI
- Kaneohe, HI
- Kapaa, HI
- Kapolei, HI
- Kihei, HI
- Kula, HI
- Lahaina, HI
- Laie, HI
- Lihue, HI
- Maili, HI
- Makaha, HI
- Makakilo, HI
- Makawao, HI
- Mililani Mauka, HI
- Mililani Town, HI
- Nanakuli, HI
- Napili-Honokowai, HI
- Ocean Pointe, HI
- Pearl City, HI
- Pukalani, HI
- Royal Kunia, HI
- Schofield Barracks, HI
- Wahiawa, HI
- Waianae, HI
- Waihee-Waiehu, HI
- Waikele, HI
- Waikoloa Village, HI
- Wailea, HI
- Wailua Homesteads, HI
- Wailuku, HI
- Waimalu, HI
- Waimanalo, HI
- Waimea, HI
- Waipahu, HI
- Waipio Acres, HI
- Waipio, HI
- West Loch Estate, HI
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