Side-by-side
Des Moines vs Tulsa
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Des Moines, IA62 | Tulsa, OK64 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 64 |
| Affordability | 94 | 92 |
| Housing | 94 | 78 |
| Jobs | 56 | 51 |
| Safety | 10 | 14 |
| Climate | 80 | 98 |
| Amenities | 38 | 53 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,397 | $3,586 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $953 | $1,081 |
| Median home value | $183,700 | $189,600 |
| Median HH income | $63,966 | $58,407 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Population | 212.5K | 412.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 14° | 93° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 227 |