Hawaiʻi Quality of Life Survey Highlights Outflow Concerns Amid Cost of Living Issues
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- Developments
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- Repetition
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New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and the Office of the Governor released the 2026 Hawaiʻi Quality of Life and Well-Being Dashboard on October 12. The survey, based on responses from over 10,000 residents, found that overall health and life satisfaction are improving compared to 2024. However, the findings also highlighted that 46% of residents considered moving out of state in the past year, citing the cost of living as a major factor.
From mauinow.com, hawaii.edu
Why it matters
The survey results signal ongoing economic stress within Hawaiʻi, with officials calling for expanded economic opportunities and workforce development. The high rate of residents considering leaving the state suggests potential pressures on local labor supply and housing demand.
From mauinow.com, hawaii.edu
Who's involved
- University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaConducted the state survey on quality of life and well-being.
- Office of the GovernorPartnered with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to release the state well-being data.
- HawaiiThe state where the survey was conducted and where population outflow is a concern.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- HawaiiSpeculative
The state might face increased pressure on public services and housing costs due to population outflow.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The partnership between the University and the Governor's office to conduct a state survey.1 source
Governor provided commentary regarding state well-being data.1 source
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The entities involved
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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
public co-educational research university and flagship University of Hawaiʻi system
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Office of the Governor
government organization in Cheyenne, United States
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