Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in Solomon Islands instead of Iowa, you would:

Health

live 0.8 years less

In Iowa, the average life expectancy is 78 years (76 years for men, 82 years for women) as of 2020. In Solomon Islands, that number is 77 years (74 years for men, 79 years for women) as of 2022.

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Economy

be 53.0% less likely to be unemployed

In Iowa, 3.3% of adults are unemployed as of 2025. In Solomon Islands, that number is 1.6% as of 2023.

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make 95.8% less money

Iowa has a GDP per capita of $63,747 as of 2024, while in Solomon Islands, the GDP per capita is $2,700 as of 2023.

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Basic Needs

be 59.0% less likely to have internet access

In Iowa, approximately 87.9% of the population has internet access as of 2023. In Solomon Islands, about 36.0% do as of 2021.

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The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook, OECD Regional Demography, Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Compare further: Iowa vs. Solomon Islands

Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
Solomon Islands is 16.7% cheaper than Iowa
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Size Comparison · See true size
Iowa is about 5 times bigger than Solomon Islands.
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Solomon Islands: At a glance

Solomon Islands is a sovereign country in Australia-Oceania, with a total land area of approximately 27,986 sq km. The UK established a protectorate over the Solomon Islands in the 1890s. Some of the most bitter fighting of World War II occurred on this archipelago. Self-government was achieved in 1976 and independence two years later. Ethnic violence, government malfeasance, and endemic crime have undermined stability and civil society. In June 2003, then Prime Minister Sir Allan KEMAKEZA sought the assistance of Australia in reestablishing law and order; the following month, an Australian-led multinational force arrived to restore peace and disarm ethnic militias. The Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) has generally been effective in restoring law and order and rebuilding government institutions.
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