Side-by-side
Des Moines vs Wichita
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Des Moines, IA62 | Wichita, KS63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 63 |
| Affordability | 94 | 93 |
| Housing | 94 | 93 |
| Jobs | 56 | 42 |
| Safety | 10 | 13 |
| Climate | 80 | 96 |
| Amenities | 38 | 39 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,397 | $3,426 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $953 | $974 |
| Median home value | $183,700 | $179,500 |
| Median HH income | $63,966 | $63,072 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| Population | 212.5K | 396.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 14° | 92° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 225 |