Side-by-side
Des Moines vs Indianapolis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Des Moines, IA69 | Indianapolis, IN65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 65 |
| Affordability | 92 | 86 |
| Housing | 84 | 67 |
| Jobs | 84 | 71 |
| Safety | 30 | 23 |
| Climate | 81 | 92 |
| Amenities | 38 | 48 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,608 | $3,913 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,109 | $1,267 |
| Median home value | $183,700 | $207,000 |
| Median HH income | $63,966 | $62,995 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| Population | 212.5K | 882K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 14° | 85° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 221 | 197 |