Comparator
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Comparing (2/2)
Baton Rouge wins on rent and sunshine; Des Moines wins on home prices, cost of living, income, jobs, schools, safety and walkability.
| Metric | Baton Rouge LA | Des Moines IA |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,067 (better) | $1,090 |
| Median home | $235k | $195k (better) |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 93 | 89 (better) |
| Median income | $49,994 | $65,932 (better) |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 3.9% (better) |
| School rating | 1.7/10 | 2.1/10 (better) |
| Violent crime / 1k | 9 | 6.4 (better) |
| Property crime / 1k | 62 | 28.4 (better) |
| Walk score | 38 | 45 (better) |
| Sunny days | 217 (better) | 202 |
| Summer temp | 92°F | 86°F |
| Winter temp | 52°F | 22°F |
| Rainfall | 61.9 in | 36.6 in |
| Population | 222,771 | 212,421 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 62 | 58 |
| % Black | 50.4% | 11.1% |
| % Hispanic | 6.2% | 16.3% |
| % Asian | 4% | 6.6% |
Green marks the better value in each row.