Des Moines, Iowa vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 85.3% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $138,945 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
359% more expensive in Lihue
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Des Moines, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.3% 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
  72.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  121.8% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher