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


The cost of living in Pahoa, Hawaii is 23.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $154,246 in Pahoa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pahoa, 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
4% more expensive in Pahoa
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Pahoa, HI
Compared to West Des Moines, Pahoa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  48.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  115.0% higher
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.9% higher

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