Side-by-side
Des Moines vs Anchorage vs Akron vs Kansas City
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 | Akron, OH61 | Kansas City, MO69 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 57 | 61 | 69 |
| Affordability | 92 | 86 | 92 | 89 |
| Housing | 84 | 78 | 69 | 79 |
| Jobs | 84 | 87 | 68 | 84 |
| Safety | 30 | 16 | 20 | 16 |
| Climate | 81 | 35 | 71 | 96 |
| Amenities | 38 | 28 | 35 | 54 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,608 | $4,187 | $3,643 | $3,819 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,109 | $1,243 | $985 | $1,197 |
| Median home value | $183,700 | $375,900 | $111,200 | $227,000 |
| Median HH income | $63,966 | $98,152 | $48,544 | $67,449 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% |
| Population | 212.5K | 289.1K | 189.5K | 508.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 14° | 68° / 9° | 83° / 20° | 90° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 221 | 130 | 141 | 230 |