Originally Posted by crewdawg52

Before you move, you had better check out the cost of living in Hawaii. Was there in '97 - '02 with NWA. Brought home $1600 a month after taxes (probation pay). Rent was $2000. Visited the Islands in Jan this year and it is totally unbelievable how the cost of housing has gone up!
Average home costs around $450,000. That gets you 3 bedrooms, maybe 2 baths, and around 1200 sq/ft. Be good to your neighbors because you will be very close to them (houses are practically built on top of each other. Can't afford a house, condo's go for around $300,00 - on up. Rent A room, pay around $700 -$1000 (but it lets you use the laundry facilities. Milk, $5 - $6 a gallon. Gas is close to $4 if not already there.

Was it a great time, you bet. Could'nt afford it now if NWA reopened the pilot base! (Well, I guess I could, but I don't like living paycheck to paycheck and would like to have some savings when I retire)