She balances event work, a tax business, and family life amid Hawaii's high living costs. Despite the challenges, she finds beauty in Hawaii but would return to Oregon for lower living costs. I balance my event work with Aloha HP, running a successful tax practice, and caring for my family on Oahu in Hawaii. Now that I'm back in Hawaii, the downsides are clearThe cost of living is one of Hawaii's biggest downsides. I may earn more money in Hawaii, but it's offset by the cost of living in Hawaii being much greater than in Oregon.

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Persons: Danielle, Ann Kealohilani Rugg, It's, I've, We've, we've, I'm, I'd Organizations: Aloha HP, Le Locations: Hawaii, Oregon, Oahu, California, Oregon . Oregon, Portland, Honolulu, Hawaiian