COMMENT BY
James from Lahaina, HI
COMMENT ABOUT PLACE
Lahaina, HI
COMMENT
Amazing, but transient for a reason
I’ve lived in Lahaina for 11 years, and have truly enjoyed the weather, culture and natural beauty. The weather is great, though the summers are long, hot and dry. The culture is slowly eroding due to gentrification and the brain drain associated with locals moving off island for better opportunities. The natural beauty of the island is second to none... it’s constantly inspiring! It’s a great place to live for a chapter of life, but I’d say it’s challenging to stay long term. High cost of living, very high real estate costs, stunted wages with limited economy and job opportunities, questionable health care and distance from mainland are the reasons why.