01-05-2014, 01:58 PM
You couldn't commute to Kona from Orchidland or HPP, but Hilo is not very far. You'll just have to research and decide. I like the East Side and it's cold here now, so you do get the 4 seasons. Just a milder version. After living in New Mexico and Texas I really enjoy the rain also, and being able to plant stuff and not worry much. Anyhow, I've spent time in Vegas and looked into moving there at one point also, so I know the area there. The job situation here is very very limited. You may get work, but it may be part-time and low paying. If your bills are low, then it may not matter. Actually, 80k towards a house in our area would probably go pretty far. You'll just have to weigh it all out. Start looking at job listings now though to give you and idea of whether moving would work or not.