Ames, Iowa vs. Halawa, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Halawa, Hawaii is 96.8% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $39,358 in Halawa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Halawa, Hawaii is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in Halawa
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Halawa, HI
Compared to Ames, Halawa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  42.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  78.5% higher
  Commute
  91.7% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% higher