02-29-2008, 09:09 AM
Let's look at this quote from a 1993 NY TIMES article:
With land scarce, tourist development drove up the cost of living. And because hotel and restaurant jobs pay poorly, average incomes dropped. Hawaii today finds itself in the odd position of ranking first in housing costs nationally ($335,000 is the median price of a house in the state) but 24th in average income. Rents and food costs are also among the highest of the states. That means thousands of Hawaiians work two or even three jobs to survive, and an exodus to the mainland has begun.
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Today in History:
A man sets fire to his sport utility vehicle after driving it into the ticket lobby of Kahului Airport, Maui, Hawai'i, 2004
With land scarce, tourist development drove up the cost of living. And because hotel and restaurant jobs pay poorly, average incomes dropped. Hawaii today finds itself in the odd position of ranking first in housing costs nationally ($335,000 is the median price of a house in the state) but 24th in average income. Rents and food costs are also among the highest of the states. That means thousands of Hawaiians work two or even three jobs to survive, and an exodus to the mainland has begun.
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Today in History:
A man sets fire to his sport utility vehicle after driving it into the ticket lobby of Kahului Airport, Maui, Hawai'i, 2004