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Hawaii

Sedona

(3,817 posts) Mon May 1, 2023, 05:20 AM May 2023

Question for Kama'aina

Aloha Kauai!

My daughter and her partner are moving permanently to Kekaha June 1.

Her partner is a highly skilled welder.

He has several job opportunities and we are trying to figure out a fair wage to start negotiations.

Mahalo in advance for your advice.

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Question for Kama'aina (Original Post) Sedona May 2023 OP

Living wage calculator.... JT45242 May 2023 #1

JT45242

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1. Living wage calculator....

Reply to Sedona (Original post)

Mon May 1, 2023, 07:01 AM

May 2023

https://livingwage.mit.edu/states/15/locations

Start with where you live now. Then compare to that part of Hawaii.

The ratio tells you what you need to multiply what you make now to have the same kind of life style in a new locale.

Then likely add 5-10 percent because the living wage calculator lags behind inflation so that should compensate.

That's how I determine what the minimum is to take a new job in a new locale.

But...never forget the benefits piece.

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