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


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 32.4% cheaper than Kaunakakai, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $189,313 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kaunakakai, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Kaunakakai, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Kaunakakai, Hawaii
Kaunakakai, HI vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Kaunakakai, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.4% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

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