Coppell, 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.
Coppell
72.8
#821 nationally
Des Moines
80.8
#61 nationally
Coppell leads in median household income ($143,817 vs $60,509). Des Moines leads in walk score (45 vs 28). Des Moines leads in cost of living index (88 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Coppell, TX | Des Moines, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#821) | 80.8 (#61) |
| Population | 41,404 | 214,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $621,362 | $212,006 |
| Median Household Income | $143,817 | $60,509 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+10.9 |
C-
72.8 Score
Coppell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$621,362
Population
41,404
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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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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