Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Waimalu, Hawaii


The cost of living in Waimalu, Hawaii is 117.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $163,056 in Waimalu, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waimalu, Hawaii is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Waimalu
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Waimalu, HI
Compared to Des Moines, Waimalu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.4% 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
  45.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  398.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  98.9% higher
  Commute
  75.5% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.9% higher

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