West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii is 36.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $108,976 in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Hawaiian Paradise Park
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
Compared to West Des Moines, Hawaiian Paradise Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% higher
      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
  51.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  113.5% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  39.0% higher