I like it over here, but it is very expensive! Being in the military, I can get a reduced price on certain things by shopping on military base facilities, but out in the general population....expensive! I don't know what it's like in Virginia, but I've never paid close to $4 for a gallon of milk before, or $9 for 6 lousy pork chops :rolleyes: And that was at Safeway!

Yep, everything has to get shipped in, so the price is higher. I think as long as you stay away from shopping near any tourist traps, it's a little better. They rape tourists over here. But I guess what it comes down to is your salary and how you like to live. A nice apartment in a good area with pretty good schools can cost you up to $1400/month. Some people rent out their houses for a little less than that. There are some s**t holes out there for around $800/month, but they're generally in high crime areas.

All in all, I like the beaches and the weather, but it gets old kind of fast, because the island is kind of small. The schools are ok, depending on where you send your kids, but nationally Hawaii doesn't fair too well. Wheeling is very limited over here on this tiny little island. Really the only open land is on one or two hidden beaches, and the Kualoa Ranch (which they only open up 2 times a year to Nissan for 4xFamily Fun Day ) Most land is privately owned and gated off.
Don't get me wrong I have my share of fun over here, but it's really hard to scratch the 4 wheelin' itch...
I've had to take up spearfishing and boogie boarding as my new weekend hobbies...

Good luck!