Maine to Hawaii Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Maine to Hawaii

ConsMaine

• Harsh winters
• Limited job markets
• Remote location
• Lack of diversity

ProsHawaii

• Warm all year
• Diverse economy
• Tropical landscapes
• Cultural richness

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Hawaii

• Higher cost of living
• Limited housing options
• Expensive groceries
• Frequent rain showers

Maine

• Quiet lifestyle
• Coastal beauty
• Fresh seafood
• Vibrant Fall Foliage

Pros of moving from Maine to Hawaii

• Say goodbye to harsh winters and hello to warm weather all year
• Look forward to moving away from limited job markets and moving to Hawaii with a diverse economy
• Swap the remote location of Maine for tropical landscapes in Hawaii
• Get ready for cultural richness in Hawaii

Cons of moving from Maine to Hawaii

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from the quiet lifestyle in Maine to live with a higher cost of living in Hawaii
• You'll lose out on the pro of coastal beauty and have to settle with the con of limited housing options
• Time to bid farewell to fresh seafood and get used to expensive groceries in Hawaii
• Swap vibrant fall foliage for frequent rain showers

Maine vs. Hawaii: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Maine to Hawaii, you will be trading the iconic Lobster Roll of Maine for the equally delicious Poke of Hawaii. And while the locals in Maine rave about their flavorful Lobster and sumptuous Italian Sandwich, Hawaii residents know they have tasty Kalua Pig and Shave Ice to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Wild Blueberry Pie they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Taro Dishes of Hawaii. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Maine eateries like Eventide Oyster Co., Fore Street, and Duckfat. After the boxes are unpacked in Hawaii, don't wait too long before making your way to Hawaii's acclaimed eateries like Alan Wong's Restaurant, Roy's Hawaii, and Leonard's Bakery.

When comparing lifestyles, Hawaii shows a greater emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Maine. Food truck fans will discover a greater selection in Hawaii compared to what you are used to in Maine. Also, the overall foodie scene is more bustling in Hawaii.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Maine and Hawaii

• The Colonial and Cape Cod architecture that Maine is known for will be replaced with the Plantation and Modern architecture typical of Hawaii.
• Compared to Maine's real estate listings that commonly reference waterfront and acreage, Hawaii's real estate listings often highlight features like ocean view and sustainable features.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Hawaii is more walkable than Maine.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Hawaii is more bike-friendly than Maine.
• Hawaii has more of an urban feel than Maine.
• Hawaii's housing costs are 119% more expensive than they are in Maine with a median home price of $858,106 compared to Maine’s $392,358.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Hawaii have increased by 38% compared to a 70% increase in Maine.
• Rent in Hawaii is 61.43% more expensive than in Maine.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Maine and Hawaii

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Maine to Hawaii. Hawaii gets 38% more sunshine days than Maine.
• Hawaii has lower humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Maine.
• Say goodbye to the possible snowstorms and cold waves in Maine, but be on the lookout for potential volcanic eruptions and hurricanes in Hawaii.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Hawaii is 15 degrees warmer than in Maine.
• The average winter lows are 55 degrees warmer than they are in Maine.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Hawaii. Hawaii receives 18 more inches of rain compared to Maine.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Maine and Hawaii

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Hawaii tend to earn about 33% more than those in Maine
• The COLI in Hawaii will be 42% higher than what you are used to living in Maine
• The state income tax in HI is 1.4% to 11% compared to 5% to 7.15% in ME
• The affluence in Hawaii is high compared to moderate in Maine
• The poverty level is low in Hawaii compared to moderate in Maine
• In terms of homelessness, it is low in Maine and moderate in Hawaii

Political and Religious Climate in Maine vs. Hawaii

• Maine tends to lean competitive but leans Democratic in recent statewide races and has a mixed delegation of Republican and Independent senators along with two Democratic U.S. House members and uses ranked-choice voting for federal elections in its political climate
• Hawaii, on the other hand, is often described as strongly Democratic with Democrats holding most statewide offices and a legislative supermajority while the entire congressional delegation is Democratic
• Hawaii's religious environment can be described as having a diverse religious landscape with many unaffiliated individuals alongside Christianity, a significant Buddhist presence, and Japanese-influenced traditions as well as Native Hawaiian spiritual practices and various other faiths represented
• Maine's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as having lower religious affiliation than the U.S. average with many identifying as unaffiliated while among Christians, Catholic and mainline Protestant communities are prominent and smaller Jewish, Buddhist, and other communities are present

Education Guide When Moving from Maine to Hawaii