Side-by-side
Des Moines vs Minneapolis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Des Moines, IA69 | Minneapolis, MN53 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 53 |
| Affordability | 91 | 84 |
| Housing | 86 | 62 |
| Jobs | 84 | 29 |
| Safety | 30 | 11 |
| Climate | 81 | 74 |
| Amenities | 38 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,738 | $3,999 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,109 | $1,405 |
| Median home value | $183,700 | $345,600 |
| Median HH income | $63,966 | $80,269 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| Population | 212.5K | 426.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 14° | 86° / 8° |
| Sunny days / yr | 221 | 209 |