Side-by-side
Des Moines vs Omaha
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Des Moines, IA72 | Omaha, NE78 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 72 | 78 |
| Affordability | 100 | 97 |
| Housing | 96 | 92 |
| Jobs | 61 | 71 |
| Safety | 47 | 58 |
| Climate | 81 | 84 |
| Amenities | 33 | 59 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,207 | $3,322 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $918 | $978 |
| Median home value | $200,000 | $250,000 |
| Median HH income | $63,000 | $71,000 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| Population | 212K | 485K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 14° | 87° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 214 |