Key Takeaways Oklahoma offers the most purchasing power, with a low cost of living and affordable housing.Hawaii's cost of living runs 84% above the U.S. average, more than double that of Oklahoma, ...

Policymakers and media outlets often point to Hawaiʻi’s high cost of living when discussing why people flee the state for greener economic pastures. But a study by economists at the University of ...

The cost of transportation is also regressive. In 2022, the average U.S. household spent 16% of their after-tax income on ...

Are people leaving Hawaii? In this video, we break down 20 reasons people are leaving Hawaii and why living in Hawaii is not always the paradise many people imagine. From the high cost of living in ...

For many Americans, the idea of retiring in Hawaii sounds like a dream come true.

If you'd love to retire to Hawaii but can't afford it (or don't want to leave the contiguous U.S.), check out these 12 cities that offer the same vibe.

In HNN’s new livestream show “Covering the Cost with Annalisa Burgos,” we break down the numbers behind Hawaii’s affordability crisis in candid conversations with financial experts, entrepreneurs and ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Parking mandates could be driving up housing costs in Honolulu, according to a new Hawaii Appleseed study. Hawaii Appleseed is a nonprofit organization that supports equity ...

Online cost of living calculators can vary. Instead, take some time to get a better idea of how much living in a new place might cost.

The cost of long-term care services in Hawaii increased year-over-year, according to the 2025 Cost of Care Survey conducted by CareScout. The annual survey, one of the most comprehensive of its kind, ...