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Compare Des Moines with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Des Moines United States | Orangeville Canada | Quinte West Canada | Stratford Canada | Orillia Canada | Owen Sound Canada | Innisfil Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 103.96% | 103.50% | 103.25% | 103.07% | 102.98% | 102.54% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $2632 | $2494 | $2485 | $2264 | $2444 | $2022 | $2913 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $1200.00 | $1200.00 | $1100.00 | $1050.00 | $1080.00 | $900.00 | $1300.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $15.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $13.00 | $13.50 | $15.00 | $16.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $4.00 | $3.20 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.20 | $3.00 | $3.25 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 80 | 80 | 81 | 84 | 83 | 80 | 82 |
| Female Safety | 80 | 82 | 80 | 82 | 85 | 80 | 80 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 70 | 75 | 72 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 82 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 48 Mbps | 396 Mbps | N/A | 134 Mbps | 141 Mbps | 94 Mbps | N/A |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 80 | 85 | 90 | 85 | 85 | 92 | 90 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Population | 0.03M | 0.03M | 0.04M | 0.03M | 0.03M | 0.02M | 0.04M |
| Avg Temp | 10.10°C | 6.90°C | 8.40°C | 7.80°C | 7.40°C | 7.40°C | 7.40°C |
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