Side-by-side
Des Moines vs Huntsville
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Des Moines, IA62 | Huntsville, AL63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 63 |
| Affordability | 94 | 91 |
| Housing | 94 | 78 |
| Jobs | 56 | 74 |
| Safety | 10 | 5 |
| Climate | 80 | 100 |
| Amenities | 38 | 27 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,397 | $3,677 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $953 | $1,124 |
| Median home value | $183,700 | $263,100 |
| Median HH income | $63,966 | $70,778 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| Population | 212.5K | 218.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 14° | 91° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 213 |