Side-by-side
Des Moines vs Winston-Salem
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Des Moines, IA69 | Winston-Salem, NC65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 65 |
| Affordability | 92 | 91 |
| Housing | 84 | 70 |
| Jobs | 84 | 61 |
| Safety | 30 | 29 |
| Climate | 81 | 100 |
| Amenities | 38 | 36 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,608 | $3,715 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,109 | $1,082 |
| Median home value | $183,700 | $208,200 |
| Median HH income | $63,966 | $57,673 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 4.1% |
| Population | 212.5K | 250.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 14° | 89° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 221 | 221 |