Des Moines, IA vs Mount Juliet, TN
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.
Des Moines
80.8
#61 nationally
Mount Juliet
66.6
#1523 nationally
Des Moines leads in walk score (45 vs 13). Mount Juliet leads in median household income ($108,066 vs $60,509). Des Moines leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Moines, IA | Mount Juliet, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#61) | 66.6 (#1523) |
| Population | 214,133 | 42,912 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,006 | $566,513 |
| Median Household Income | $60,509 | $108,066 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.4 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+40.1 |
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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D
66.6 Score
Mount Juliet, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$566,513
Population
42,912
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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