Brunswick, OH vs Des Moines, IA
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.
Brunswick
75.3
#471 nationally
Des Moines
80.8
#61 nationally
Des Moines leads in walk score (45 vs 22). Des Moines leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 27.6 min). Brunswick leads in median household income ($81,780 vs $60,509).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brunswick, OH | Des Moines, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#471) | 80.8 (#61) |
| Population | 35,072 | 214,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,713 | $212,006 |
| Median Household Income | $81,780 | $60,509 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.8 | D+10.9 |
C
75.3 Score
Brunswick, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,713
Population
35,072
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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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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