Side-by-side
Des Moines vs Sioux Falls
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Des Moines, IA62 | Sioux Falls, SD62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 62 |
| Affordability | 94 | 94 |
| Housing | 94 | 82 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 10 | 60 |
| Climate | 80 | 33 |
| Amenities | 38 | 19 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,397 | $3,575 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $953 | $1,128 |
| Median home value | $183,700 | $271,400 |
| Median HH income | $63,966 | $74,714 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Population | 212.5K | 197.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 14° | 84° / 7° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 0 |