Cost of Living Calculator - East Honolulu, Hawaii vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 60.0% cheaper than East Honolulu, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $29,980 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in East Honolulu, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than East Honolulu, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in East Honolulu, Hawaii
East Honolulu, HI vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to East Honolulu, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.0% lower
      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
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.1% lower
  Commute
  48.2% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% lower

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