COMMENT BY
Steve from Denver, CO
COMMENT ABOUT PLACE
Denver, CO
COMMENT
Loved the Place
I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by Native Hawaiians. The food is fresh and local and people are friendly and reach out. It does get more annual rainfall than anywhere on the planet, but drive or hop a bus and in 15 minutes you’re in a different climate zone.
Over the years the cost of living has risen, but I would rather be poor on the Big Island than wealthy on the mainland. Wednesday and Saturday check out the Farmer’s Market downtown and the organic markets scattered around the island.