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, IA69 | Wichita, KS61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 61 |
| Affordability | 92 | 93 |
| Housing | 84 | 94 |
| Jobs | 84 | 40 |
| Safety | 30 | 6 |
| Climate | 81 | 96 |
| Amenities | 38 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,608 | $3,427 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,109 | $849 |
| Median home value | $183,700 | $179,500 |
| Median HH income | $63,966 | $63,072 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Population | 212.5K | 396.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 14° | 92° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 221 | 256 |