Cost of Living Calculator - Waimanalo, Hawaii vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 51.6% cheaper than Waimanalo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $24,213 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Waimanalo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Waimanalo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Ames
than in Waimanalo, Hawaii
Waimanalo, HI vs Ames, IA
Compared to Waimanalo, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.8% lower
  Commute
  48.3% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% lower

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