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


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 28.3% cheaper than Pahoa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $35,871 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pahoa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Pahoa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Pahoa, Hawaii
Pahoa, HI vs Des_Moines, IA
Compared to Pahoa, Des_Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.3% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.6% lower

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