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, TX62 | Des Moines, IA62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 62 |
| Affordability | 93 | 94 |
| Housing | 74 | 94 |
| Jobs | 50 | 56 |
| Safety | 22 | 10 |
| Climate | 100 | 80 |
| Amenities | 28 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,719 | $3,397 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,191 | $953 |
| Median home value | $197,900 | $183,700 |
| Median HH income | $60,487 | $63,966 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| Population | 261.1K | 212.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 28° | 86° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 262 | 204 |