Muscatine, Iowa vs. Waipahu, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waipahu, Hawaii is 134.6% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $366,008 in Waipahu, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waipahu, Hawaii is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
430% more expensive in Waipahu
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Waipahu, HI
Compared to Muscatine, Waipahu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.6% 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
  45.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  399.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  75.0% higher
  Commute
  132.6% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% higher