Side-by-side
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 | St. Louis, MO58 | Des Moines, IA62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 62 |
| Affordability | 94 | 94 |
| Housing | 82 | 94 |
| Jobs | 38 | 56 |
| Safety | 0 | 10 |
| Climate | 97 | 80 |
| Amenities | 39 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,353 | $3,397 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $952 | $953 |
| Median home value | $185,100 | $183,700 |
| Median HH income | $55,279 | $63,966 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| Population | 293.1K | 212.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 24° | 86° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 202 | 204 |