Allen, TX vs Des Moines, IA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Allen

74.1

#630 nationally

Des Moines

80.8

#61 nationally

Allen leads in median household income ($121,259 vs $60,509). Des Moines leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 27 min). Des Moines leads in cost of living index (88 vs 122).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric	Allen, TX	Des Moines, IA
WhereAtHome Score	74.1 (#630)	80.8 (#61)
Population	111,620	214,133
Typical Home Value (ZHVI)	$493,450	$212,006
Median Household Income	$121,259	$60,509
Average Commute	27 min	19.2 min
Walk Score	35	45
Crime Level	2.9	Moderate
School Rating	N/A	7.2
Cost of Living Index	122	88
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored	R+11.2	D+10.9