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Hawaii's ALICE Report: 29% Struggle Amid Rising Costs

1/12/2025

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Aloha United Way's 2024 ALICE report reveals a troubling reality: 29% of Hawaii households remain asset-limited and income-constrained, a figure that hasn't budged since 2022. Although poverty has dipped to 12%, soaring living costs and housing insecurity loom large. In Maui County, the aftermath of wildfires intensifies financial struggles, prompting one in three residents to contemplate leaving their homes for better opportunities.

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Aloha United Way's 2024 ALICE report reveals a troubling reality: 29% of Hawaii households remain asset-limited and income-constrained, a figure that hasn't budged since 2022. Although poverty has dipped to 12%, soaring living costs and housing insecurity loom large. In Maui County, the aftermath of wildfires intensifies financial struggles, prompting one in three residents to contemplate leaving their homes for better opportunities.