Centennial, CO vs Des Moines, WA
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.
Centennial
69.5
#1193 nationally
Des Moines
64.6
#1684 nationally
Centennial leads in crime level (4.7 vs 8.1). Centennial leads in median household income ($124,617 vs $81,362). Des Moines leads in walk score (41 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Des Moines, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1193) | 64.6 (#1684) |
| Population | 106,883 | 31,988 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $641,069 | $607,792 |
| Median Household Income | $124,617 | $81,362 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+51.7 |
D+
69.5 Score
Centennial, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$641,069
Population
106,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
West
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D
64.6 Score
Des Moines, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$607,792
Population
31,988
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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