Compare West Des Moines
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Overview
Compare West Des Moines with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | West Des Moines United States | Aurora Canada | Willowdale Canada | Newmarket Canada | Sion District Switzerland | Ancaster Canada | Richmond Hill Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 100% | 100% | 100% | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $2,805 | $3,190 | $2,848 | $3,283 | $3,090 | $2,755 | $3,265 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $1,250 | $1,800 | $1,725 | $1,470 | $1,350 | $1,500 | $1,900 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $16.00 | $16.00 | $14.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 | $16.00 | $14.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $4.25 | $3.50 | $3.75 | $3.75 | $4.50 | $3.50 | $3.60 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 83 | 90 | 84 | 93 | 89 | 89 | 85 |
| Female Safety | 82 | 88 | 87 | 90 | 88 | 87 | 82 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 75 | 85 | 88 | 85 | 82 | 87 | 83 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 416 Mbps | 460 Mbps | 205 Mbps | 343 Mbps | 167 Mbps | 91 Mbps | 78 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 78 | 93 | 92 | 89 | 94 | 92 | 93 |
| English Proficiency | 99 | 98 | 98 | 100 | 68 | 98 | 95 |
| Population | 0.07M | 0.06M | 0.08M | 0.08M | 0.05M | 0.04M | 0.20M |
| Avg Temp | 10.10°C | 7.70°C | 7.70°C | 7.70°C | 0.00°C | 9.00°C | 7.70°C |