Des Moines, Iowa vs. Kahului, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kahului, Hawaii is 99.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $2 in Kahului, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kahului, Hawaii is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
424% more expensive in Kahului
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Kahului, HI
Compared to Des Moines, Kahului is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.4% 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
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  340.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  107.8% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher