Property tax and inflation.

[Amrita]

Just got property tax bills. And Hawaii has reportedly the lowest property taxes in the nation.  Have 2 vacant lots, one in OLE $651.70, and one in HA $427.30.  Well our home property (H/O exception and over 80 exemption) at least is a mere $200. HO insurance went from $515 to $1355 this year and food costs, well we all know about that. Just waiting for car insurance bill at beginning of year. Add that to road fees, social security and pension, colas do not hold up after 23 years here in retirement.  Could not even dream of moving back to the mainland (moved here from San Diego in 2002) as could not even afford to rent a shack there and they don't allow living in a container in residential areas. When moved here 2 acres OLE were running $15K and got 2 BR house on 2 acres then for $145K.