Policymakers and media outlets often point to Hawaiʻi’s high cost of living when discussing why people flee the state for greener economic pastures ... a lack of high-paying jobs ... × This page requires Javascript ... 2?5 H92E E92E 3FJD E96>]”k^Am ... .
Economists at the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization have identified a lack of high-paying jobs as a key factor driving people away from Hawaiʻi. The study highlights that it's not just the high cost of living but also low ... .
Ryan Longman consults with Dylen Joaquin of the Hawai'i Cattleman's Association...Together, the report and website provide a clear picture of what many residents across Hawai'i experienced firsthand in 2025.