Anna, TX vs Des Moines, WA
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.
Anna
70.9
#1041 nationally
Des Moines
64.6
#1684 nationally
Anna leads in crime level (4.5 vs 8.1). Anna leads in cost of living index (111 vs 133). Anna leads in median household income ($93,785 vs $81,362).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anna, TX | Des Moines, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1041) | 64.6 (#1684) |
| Population | 27,501 | 31,988 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,078 | $607,792 |
| Median Household Income | $93,785 | $81,362 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+51.7 |
Data coverage note: Anna is missing data for 1 metric that Des Moines has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.9 Score
Anna, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$345,078
Population
27,501
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$93,785
Southwest
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D
64.6 Score
Des Moines, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$607,792
Population
31,988
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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