Side-by-side
Des Moines vs Anchorage
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Des Moines, IA69 | Anchorage, AK57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 57 |
| Affordability | 92 | 86 |
| Housing | 84 | 78 |
| Jobs | 84 | 87 |
| Safety | 30 | 16 |
| Climate | 81 | 35 |
| Amenities | 38 | 28 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,608 | $4,187 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,109 | $1,243 |
| Median home value | $183,700 | $375,900 |
| Median HH income | $63,966 | $98,152 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Population | 212.5K | 289.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 14° | 68° / 9° |
| Sunny days / yr | 221 | 130 |