Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Kapolei, Hawaii


The cost of living in Kapolei, Hawaii is 94.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,577 in Kapolei, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapolei, 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
206% more expensive in Kapolei
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Kapolei, HI
Compared to West Des Moines, Kapolei is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.4% 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
  38.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  97.1% higher
  Commute
  108.0% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.8% higher

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