Side-by-side
Sioux Falls vs Des Moines
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Sioux Falls, SD69 | Des Moines, IA69 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 69 |
| Affordability | 94 | 92 |
| Housing | 84 | 84 |
| Jobs | 79 | 84 |
| Safety | 53 | 30 |
| Climate | 64 | 81 |
| Amenities | 20 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,503 | $3,608 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $986 | $1,109 |
| Median home value | $271,400 | $183,700 |
| Median HH income | $74,714 | $63,966 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Population | 197.6K | 212.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 84° / 7° | 86° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 221 |