Side-by-side
Des Moines vs Wichita vs St. Louis 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 | Wichita, KS63 | St. Louis, MO58 | Tulsa, OK64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 63 | 58 | 64 |
| Affordability | 94 | 93 | 94 | 92 |
| Housing | 94 | 93 | 82 | 78 |
| Jobs | 56 | 42 | 38 | 51 |
| Safety | 10 | 13 | 0 | 14 |
| Climate | 80 | 96 | 97 | 98 |
| Amenities | 38 | 39 | 39 | 53 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,397 | $3,426 | $3,353 | $3,586 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $953 | $974 | $952 | $1,081 |
| Median home value | $183,700 | $179,500 | $185,100 | $189,600 |
| Median HH income | $63,966 | $63,072 | $55,279 | $58,407 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Population | 212.5K | 396.5K | 293.1K | 412.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 14° | 92° / 22° | 89° / 24° | 93° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 225 | 202 | 227 |