Side-by-side
Lubbock vs Des Moines
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lubbock, TX67 | Des Moines, IA69 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 69 |
| Affordability | 93 | 92 |
| Housing | 83 | 84 |
| Jobs | 57 | 84 |
| Safety | 33 | 30 |
| Climate | 98 | 81 |
| Amenities | 29 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,673 | $3,608 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $990 | $1,109 |
| Median home value | $197,900 | $183,700 |
| Median HH income | $60,487 | $63,966 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Population | 261.1K | 212.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 26° | 86° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 288 | 221 |