Side-by-side
Des Moines vs Grand Rapids
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Des Moines, IA73 | Grand Rapids, MI68 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 68 |
| Affordability | 100 | 96 |
| Housing | 96 | 75 |
| Jobs | 68 | 60 |
| Safety | 47 | 59 |
| Climate | 81 | 62 |
| Amenities | 33 | 36 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,227 | $3,414 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $918 | $1,063 |
| Median home value | $200,000 | $260,000 |
| Median HH income | $63,000 | $65,000 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Population | 212K | 199K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 14° | 83° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 158 |