HEAD TO HEAD
Davenport vs Des Moines
Davenport and Des Moines split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Davenport, IA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Des Moines, IA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Davenport | Des Moines |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 94 ◆ | 87 |
| Affordable to rent | 94 ◆ | 84 |
| Climate comfort | 43 | 43 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 42 | 45 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 65 | 80 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Davenport | Des Moines |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $195K | $296K |
| Typical rent | $1,021/mo | $1,293/mo |
| Average temperature | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 3.99 kWh/m²/day | 4.09 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #144 | #84 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.