[Blindtlk] Best places to live

[Dave Mehringer]

Judy Jones wrote:

"

I think the best place I've ever been for good transportation and still very 
affordable is the island of oahu.  I understand it is still a dollar a bus 
ride, but my source may be over a year old anyway.
"

I've been to Honolulu many times and, yes, the bus system is
quite good, at least in the city. Outside Honolulu, around
Oahu, I haven't found it to be that great. It helps that
the city relies on tourism for a large
part of its economy, so it's important for them to ensure
that people who don't have cars can get around. According to their
website, the adult base fare is $2.50. They do however sell 4 day
passes for $25, and I normally choose this option when I visit.

As far as overall livability though, the major downside about
Honolulu and about Hawaii in general is the high cost of
living. Honolulu consistently ranks as one of the top 5 most
expensive cities in the US; housing costs in particular are
very high.