Puerto Rico vs Hawaii (live, state, better, crime) - City vs. City - City-Data Forum

username3 · 08-22-2010, 08:29 PM

Which is better to visit? Which is better to live in? Which is better for fun? Which is better all around?

nycricanpapi · 08-23-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by username3

Which is better to visit? Which is better to live in? Which is better for fun? Which is better all around?

Well to visit I would say Hawaii. To live in, in PR because it's cheaper. I heard Hawaii is expensive. However I may be wrong about that.

DANNYY · 08-23-2010, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nycricanpapi

Well to visit I would say Hawaii. To live in, in PR because it's cheaper. I heard Hawaii is expensive. However I may be wrong about that.

Yeah Hawaii is the most expensive state to live in. Honolulu ranks right behind only New York City when it comes to expensive places to live.

californio sur · 08-23-2010, 10:12 AM

I chose Puerto Rico because I have been there several times and it is very beautiful but most people would likely pick Hawaii [a place I hope to visit some day]. Puerto Rico is kind of poor compared to most states and the roads are rough and crime is fairly high [lots of unemployment]. But the countryside is really beautiful with palm-lined beaches, high mountains and jungles. It is fairly cheap to eat and stay in Puerto Rico. Hawaii is probably more spectacular than PR with higher mountains but the beaches on both islands are gorgeous. Puerto Rico and Hawaii are both tropical regions but I have heard that PR is more humid and more likely to experience hurricanes than Hawaii. Also Hawaii is expensive though a flight from California to Hawaii is less than from California to Puerto Rico since it is closer to California.

username3 · 08-23-2010, 08:27 PM

Puerto Rico cause it is in the Caribean.

AZLiam · 08-23-2010, 08:48 PM

Great question.

I would have to pick Hawaii because (to me) it doesn't feel as humid as Puerto Rico. The crime would be higher in Puerto Rico also. I like the architecure of some of the older buildings in Puerto Rico, but people do NOT know how to drive there. I still like visiting both places, but if I had to choose one to live in, it would be Hawaii.

eek · 08-23-2010, 08:57 PM

the unemployment rate (last i heard) in pr is terrible...as is the crime.

honestly i think i'd still take pr over hawaii. i'd rather be immersed in latin culture any day of the week.

cottonwood2420 · 08-23-2010, 10:35 PM

Hawaii.

Infamous92 · 08-23-2010, 11:54 PM

I'd take Hawaii, although it'd be cool if it was closer to the mainland.

Puerto Rico wins as far as location but for me Hawaii wins overall. PR is still great and very beautiful.

San Fran Babe · 08-24-2010, 12:12 AM

Hawaii would be the better place to live because of the lower unemployment, better infrastructure, better schools, safety, etc. As places to visit, I think they are both equally great. Both San Juan and Honolulu are very vibrant and beautiful cities. Both Hawaii and Puerto Rico have stunning beaches, beautiful mountains, and lots of great resorts/hotels, restaurants, unique culture, and friendly people.