Champlin, MN 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.
Champlin
76.2
#369 nationally
Des Moines
80.8
#61 nationally
Des Moines leads in walk score (45 vs 20). Champlin leads in median household income ($113,570 vs $60,509). Des Moines leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champlin, MN | Des Moines, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#369) | 80.8 (#61) |
| Population | 22,856 | 214,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,177 | $212,006 |
| Median Household Income | $113,570 | $60,509 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+10.9 |
C
76.2 Score
Champlin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,177
Population
22,856
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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B-
80.8 Score
Des Moines, IA
Insurance capital with surprising vibrancy
Median Home
$212,006
Population
214,133
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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