Side-by-side
Chicago vs Des Moines
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL61 | Des Moines, IA69 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 69 |
| Affordability | 78 | 92 |
| Housing | 52 | 84 |
| Jobs | 7 | 84 |
| Safety | 66 | 30 |
| Climate | 89 | 81 |
| Amenities | 73 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,293 | $3,608 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,581 | $1,109 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $183,700 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $63,966 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Population | 2.7M | 212.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 21° | 86° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 221 |