Where Hawaii Ranks 36

Honolulu is the friendliest city in the U.S., and Hawaii’s the friendliest state in the U.S., according to travel polls.

Unfortunately, it’s the worst state in which to make a living, especially for teachers, who are paid the worst salaries in the nation.

Friendliest City in the U.S. (Travelzoo, 2015) 

1. HONOLULU
2. New York
3. New Orleans
4. Las Vegas
5. Boston

Friendliest State in the U.S. (Travelzoo, 2015) 

1. Florida
2. California
3. HAWAII
4. New York
5. Texas

Worst State to Make a Living (The Cheat Sheet, USA Today, 2015) 

1. HAWAII (Based on Cost of Living, Housing, State Taxes and Average Net Income)
2. Oregon
3. Maine
4. West Virginia
5. Vermont

Worst States for Teachers (Wallet Hub, 2014) 

1. North Carolina
2. Mississippi
3. West Virginia
4. South Dakota
5. HAWAII

Lowest Annual Teachers' Salaries, Adjusted for Cost of Living (Wallet Hub, 2014) 

1. HAWAII
2. South Dakota
3. District of Columbia
4. Arizona
5. North Carolina