Side-by-side
Des Moines vs Detroit
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Des Moines, IA69 | Detroit, MI59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 59 |
| Affordability | 91 | 81 |
| Housing | 86 | 62 |
| Jobs | 84 | 37 |
| Safety | 30 | 18 |
| Climate | 81 | 87 |
| Amenities | 38 | 82 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,738 | $4,049 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,109 | $1,122 |
| Median home value | $183,700 | $76,800 |
| Median HH income | $63,966 | $39,575 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 10.7% |
| Population | 212.5K | 636.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 14° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 221 | 175 |