Hey Everyone,
I am contemplating a move to Hawaii - Oahu specific. I'm young & decided if I was going to do something drastic, now is the time...or within the next year. I have been to Oahu 3-4 times & love it & it would definitely be different from Tennessee, where I currently in .
I am looking for input or help. I have scoured past threads concerning moving, which have been extremely helpful, but have additional questions.
A little about me first & my timeline.
I am single & have no debt other than a car payment of 150 a month, which I plan to have paid off prior to the move. I do have a mortgage but that would be gone prior to the move.
I am a government employee & can (hopefully) get a job with my agency. I would NOT be moving without a job secured (I've read all the posts strongly discouraging people with a hope and a dream only from moving out there!)
I would be making approximately $70,000 a year.
I am hoping to move by next summer. I want a year to get everything in order & hopefully save some money (& convince my mother I am not crazy!)
First, could I live in the Honolulu area on this amount? It seems like a lot here, but I know things are about 2x more expensive there. The office I would be working at would be right downtown on Ala Moana Blvd. What suggestions would you have for living locations? I am up for rental or purchase, condo or home. I can work from home & would probably only have to go to the office 1 day a week. Therefore, could I live in outlying areas that are cheaper and make the commute, since it would not be everyday?
I am trying to figure finances & can see what rental prices are like. How about other expenses? Here is what I pay now. I am thinking of condo.
Cable - 80
Telephone - 25
Cell - 40
Utilities - 250
Car Insurance - 100 (I drive a newer Honda Accord)
Gas - 140 (4 fill-ups a month - 13 gallon tank)
Are there other expenses for Hawaii that would not be usual in rural areas? Monthly parking at home?
I'm sure I have many other questions, but these are some of my first thoughts. As like everyone else, money sure is a factor.
Thanks in advance for your help.
I am contemplating a move to Hawaii - Oahu specific. I'm young & decided if I was going to do something drastic, now is the time...or within the next year. I have been to Oahu 3-4 times & love it & it would definitely be different from Tennessee, where I currently in .
I am looking for input or help. I have scoured past threads concerning moving, which have been extremely helpful, but have additional questions.
A little about me first & my timeline.
I am single & have no debt other than a car payment of 150 a month, which I plan to have paid off prior to the move. I do have a mortgage but that would be gone prior to the move.
I am a government employee & can (hopefully) get a job with my agency. I would NOT be moving without a job secured (I've read all the posts strongly discouraging people with a hope and a dream only from moving out there!)
I would be making approximately $70,000 a year.
I am hoping to move by next summer. I want a year to get everything in order & hopefully save some money (& convince my mother I am not crazy!)
First, could I live in the Honolulu area on this amount? It seems like a lot here, but I know things are about 2x more expensive there. The office I would be working at would be right downtown on Ala Moana Blvd. What suggestions would you have for living locations? I am up for rental or purchase, condo or home. I can work from home & would probably only have to go to the office 1 day a week. Therefore, could I live in outlying areas that are cheaper and make the commute, since it would not be everyday?
I am trying to figure finances & can see what rental prices are like. How about other expenses? Here is what I pay now. I am thinking of condo.
Cable - 80
Telephone - 25
Cell - 40
Utilities - 250
Car Insurance - 100 (I drive a newer Honda Accord)
Gas - 140 (4 fill-ups a month - 13 gallon tank)
Are there other expenses for Hawaii that would not be usual in rural areas? Monthly parking at home?
I'm sure I have many other questions, but these are some of my first thoughts. As like everyone else, money sure is a factor.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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