Side-by-side
Wichita vs Des Moines
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Wichita, KS63 | Des Moines, IA62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 62 |
| Affordability | 93 | 94 |
| Housing | 93 | 94 |
| Jobs | 42 | 56 |
| Safety | 13 | 10 |
| Climate | 96 | 80 |
| Amenities | 39 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,426 | $3,397 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $974 | $953 |
| Median home value | $179,500 | $183,700 |
| Median HH income | $63,072 | $63,966 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 2.9% |
| Population | 396.5K | 212.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 22° | 86° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 225 | 204 |