Des Moines, Iowa vs. Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii is 34.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,217 in Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Hawaiian Ocean View
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Hawaiian Ocean View, HI
Compared to Des Moines, Hawaiian Ocean View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  52.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  112.5% higher
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.9% higher