| | Des Moines, IA | Ocala, FL | United States |
| Overall | 86.6 | 87.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.0 | 98.1 | 100 |
| Health | 102.4 | 97.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 57.8 | 64.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $175,700 | $278,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,960.0% | 10,420.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 74.7 | 82.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.2 | 78.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Des Moines 
53 Reviews
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
This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north More
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
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My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for More
I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories. More
I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another More
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