Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Carmichael, CA vs Des Moines, IA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Carmichael is 24.5% younger than the median age of a home in Des Moines.
 Carmichael, CADes Moines, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age49  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$175,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months9.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock42.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.150.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$20.7$11.0
 Homes Owned50.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented44.3%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Carmichael, CADes Moines, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,380$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,230  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$850$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,690  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,400$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,790  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Carmichael, CADes Moines, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.1%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Carmichael, CADes Moines, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock8.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock24.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9999.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99924.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.9%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Carmichael, CADes Moines, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.7%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock7.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19697.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock28.0%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Carmichael    10 Reviews
Ruth · Carmichael, CA
Carmichael — worth every cent
Over 3 years ago

We lived in Sacramento since 1978, and in Carmichael since 2019. We’re very happy here. Carmichael is one of the nicer suburbs of Sacramento. The part of Carmichael that  More

   |    Reply
arielle · Saint Cloud, MN
Wanting to move to carmicheal or Folsom
Over 11 years ago

Hello I am moving to california. I would like to stay in the northern area. I am moving from minnesota. I cant stand the weather here. I am looking for be able to raise  More

   |    Reply
Lisa · Fremont, CA
Area to Avoid in Carmichael?
Over 12 years ago

Hi Barabara I read your take on Carmichael and am glad to see it is a nice town, I'm wondering what areas I should avoid living in? I may be moving there soon and I  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Carmichael

See all reviews
Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews
L · Des Moines, IA
Living in Des Moines as a teen
Over 5 years ago

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

   |    Reply
Dude · 
Scary
Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

   |    Reply
Edmund · Spring Valley, NV
Parka and meat loaf
Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Des Moines

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Middletown, OhioCasper, WyomingCompare
 Grants Pass, OregonPetaluma, CaliforniaCompare
 East Providence, Rhode IslandBiloxi, MississippiCompare
 Augusta, GeorgiaBedford, IndianaCompare
 Athens, OhioIpswich, MassachusettsCompare
 Nashua, New HampshireToledo, OhioCompare
 Cincinnati, OhioMartinez, CaliforniaCompare
 Summerlin South, NevadaConcord, North CarolinaCompare
 Makakilo, HawaiiPearl City, HawaiiCompare
 Leland, North CarolinaChandler, ArizonaCompare

Learn More About Carmichael, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Des Moines, Iowa
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.