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


The cost of living in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is 90.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $142,509 in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urban Honolulu, 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
175% more expensive in Urban Honolulu
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Urban Honolulu, HI
Compared to West Des Moines, Urban Honolulu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.0% 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
  39.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  97.4% higher
  Commute
  74.5% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.1% higher

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