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


The cost of living in Waipahu, Hawaii is 123.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $111,944 in Waipahu, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waipahu, Hawaii is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
394% more expensive in Waipahu
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Waipahu, HI
Compared to Des Moines, Waipahu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.9% 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
  44.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  376.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  98.1% higher
  Commute
  93.7% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.0% higher

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