Side-by-side
Pittsburgh vs Des Moines
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Pittsburgh, PA78 | Des Moines, IA69 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 78 | 69 |
| Affordability | 88 | 92 |
| Housing | 84 | 84 |
| Jobs | 88 | 84 |
| Safety | 57 | 30 |
| Climate | 82 | 81 |
| Amenities | 68 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,784 | $3,608 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,077 | $1,109 |
| Median home value | $193,200 | $183,700 |
| Median HH income | $64,137 | $63,966 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Population | 303.6K | 212.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 22° | 86° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 166 | 221 |