Fellows mentioned in this story: Suzanne Skjold, Cohort II

From Civil Beat:

Policy discussions on Hawai‘i’s high cost of living often focus on housing, but there’s another unavoidable expense that bleeds thousands of dollars from households annually — transportation.

After housing, child care, and food, the cost of transportation in Hawai‘i represents the biggest monthly expense for many residents, studies show.

And for people who need a car or truck for work or family obligations, the cost is exorbitant, in some regards higher than West Coast cities like Portland and Los Angeles, thanks to state and local government fees.

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