Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
They say money can't buy happiness — but it can buy a one-way ticket to Hawaii, and that's basically the same thing. 🌺 Hawaii was just ranked the #1 happiest state in the country for emotional and physical well-being. In this video, I'm counting down the 10 happiest small towns in Hawaii to live right now — covering real costs, honest local insights, and the downsides nobody talks about.
What you'll learn:
• Median home prices and average rent for each town
• The true cost of living in each location
• Which neighborhoods to avoid and why
• Best local spots to eat, explore, and settle into
• The unique lifestyle each town offers — from cowboy culture to bohemian surf towns
00:00 - Hawaii Small Towns to live
00:51 - Wailuku, Maui
02:00 - Lanai City, Lanai
03:37 - Haleiwa, Oahu
04:38 - Kapa'a, Kauai
0:02 - Makawao, Maui
07:36 - Paia, Maui
08:55 - Hawi, Big Island
09:58 - Hana, Maui
11:19 - Waimea, Big Island
12:53 - Hanalei, Kauai
👍 Like this video, subscribe to Winds of Thought, and drop a comment — which of these towns would YOU choose?
#Hawaii #HawaiiRealEstate #MovingToHawaii #HawaiiLife #Kauai #MauiLife #BigIsland
#WindsOfThought #IslandLiving #HawaiiTravel
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They say money can't buy happiness — but it can buy a one-way ticket to Hawaii, and that's basically the same thing. 🌺 Hawaii was just ranked the #1 happiest state in the country for emotional and physical well-being. In this video, I'm counting down the 10 happiest small towns in Hawaii to live right now — covering real costs, honest local insights, and the downsides nobody talks about.
What you'll learn:
• Median home prices and average rent for each town
• The true cost of living in each location
• Which neighborhoods to avoid and why
• Best local spots to eat, explore, and settle into
• The unique lifestyle each town offers — from cowboy culture to bohemian surf towns
00:00 - Hawaii Small Towns to live
00:51 - Wailuku, Maui
02:00 - Lanai City, Lanai
03:37 - Haleiwa, Oahu
04:38 - Kapa'a, Kauai
0:02 - Makawao, Maui
07:36 - Paia, Maui
08:55 - Hawi, Big Island
09:58 - Hana, Maui
11:19 - Waimea, Big Island
12:53 - Hanalei, Kauai
👍 Like this video, subscribe to Winds of Thought, and drop a comment — which of these towns would YOU choose?
#Hawaii #HawaiiRealEstate #MovingToHawaii #HawaiiLife #Kauai #MauiLife #BigIsland
#WindsOfThought #IslandLiving #HawaiiTravel
Disclaimer: Content sourced externally. For copyright issues, please contact us via our "About" page before filing a claim.
