Moving away from Hawaii can be difficult both emotionally and logistically. This is especially true if you were born and raised there, you’re leaving family and friends behind, or you enjoy living there but you must go.
We lived in Hawaii on Oahu for 4 years. We began talking about moving from Hawaii by the end of year three. There were several reasons why we made the decision to leave including cost of living (rent and groceries), our apartment (noise pollution), missing our families, and the cost of flying back and forth…
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Please consult with a Hawaii landlord-tenant attorney or CPA for your specific situation.
Shipping a car from Hawaii generally costs anywhere from $1,000 to $2,500. Household goods can cost between $5,000 to $14,000 or more based on volume.
Making the choice to leave Hawaii was not an easy one. We had to consider so many things. Of course the obvious: we’d be leaving the beauty of the island such as the beaches and nature. We’d be leaving the friends we’ve made behind (that was really hard). However, the signs it’s time to leave…