Side-by-side
Kansas City vs Indianapolis vs St. Louis vs Des Moines
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Kansas City, MO69 | Indianapolis, IN65 | St. Louis, MO63 | Des Moines, IA69 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 65 | 63 | 69 |
| Affordability | 89 | 86 | 93 | 92 |
| Housing | 79 | 67 | 71 | 84 |
| Jobs | 84 | 71 | 72 | 84 |
| Safety | 16 | 23 | 6 | 30 |
| Climate | 96 | 92 | 97 | 81 |
| Amenities | 54 | 48 | 40 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,819 | $3,913 | $3,485 | $3,608 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,197 | $1,267 | $995 | $1,109 |
| Median home value | $227,000 | $207,000 | $185,100 | $183,700 |
| Median HH income | $67,449 | $62,995 | $55,279 | $63,966 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.7% | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Population | 508.2K | 882K | 293.1K | 212.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 22° | 85° / 21° | 88° / 23° | 86° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 230 | 197 | 216 | 221 |