Urban Honolulu, Hawaii vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 53.4% cheaper than Urban Honolulu, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $34,947 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
Urban Honolulu, HI vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Urban Honolulu, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.2% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% lower