Des Moines, WA vs Prescott Valley, AZ

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

64.6

#1684 nationally

vs

Prescott Valley

66.4

#1549 nationally

Des Moines leads in walk score (41 vs 16). Prescott Valley leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 30.2 min). Prescott Valley leads in crime level (6.2 vs 8.1).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Des Moines, WA Prescott Valley, AZ
WhereAtHome Score 64.6 (#1684) 66.4 (#1549)
Population 31,988 50,045
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $607,792 $458,374
Median Household Income $81,362 $66,617
Average Commute 30.2 min 21.6 min
Walk Score 41 16
Crime Level 8.1 6.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 133 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+51.7 R+33.9