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[Duck]

I live on Oahu... not sure where you guys got your figures... I've heard that the cost of living is higher but because i haven't lived anywhere else (w/ the exception of college), it's all i know.

But here are more accurate figures so you can judge for yourself:

gallon of regular gas: $2.40
Median single family home (april 05): $545K
Median condominium (april 05): $243K
Rent for a 2-bedroom apt: $1200-1400/mo
Rent for 3-bed house: $2000-2400/mo.
box of cereal: $5-6
gallon of milk: $6-7


(the rent figures are assuming the place is safe, clean, and in a decent location)

As for the poker... there are no card clubs. I'm sure some of the snobby country clubs have card playing events. There are a bunch of homegames just like anywhere else in the nation...

hope this helps