Poverty in Paradise
I wish I had known about this site before I moved to Hawaii. It takes a salary you put in, the place you are moving from, where you are moving to, and then compares the biggest essential costs of living. I put in the move I made in October, and it’s ridiculous. If you are looking at relocating, look at this site.
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Section 1: Index Values
| Category (Percent Weight) | NM Rio Rancho | HI Honolulu | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite (100%) | 95.0 | 165.8 | 100.0 |
| Grocery (12.95%) | 93.1 | 160.0 | 100.0 |
| Housing (28.99%) | 89.9 | 247.7 | 100.0 |
| Utilities (10.02%) | 89.8 | 146.6 | 100.0 |
| Transportation (11.98%) | 95.6 | 126.9 | 100.0 |
| Health (4.07%) | 100.3 | 120.5 | 100.0 |
| Miscellaneous (31.99%) | 101.3 | 120.4 | 100.0 |