Native Hawaiians who have been priced out of Hawaii are finding more affordable places to live in cities like Las Vegas
2021 population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau,
Las Vegas was desirable to the Purdys because it's a popular vacation destination for Hawaii residents, which meant family would likely visit often. Also, the cost of living is significantly lower. “You go into any store in any part of the valley and you'll find someone from Hawaii working there or shopping there,” Purdy said.
Las Vegas' affordability was “liberating,” she said. With cheaper rent and groceries, and no state income tax, she could stretch her paycheck further. On Facebook, she gushed about how much cheaper everything was, from bread to rent. But she started to worry about staying connected to her culture while living far from home, especially because she uprooted her son, who was then 6 years old, from his Hawaiian language immersion school.
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