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Des Moines, Iowa retirement guide

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Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Des Moines: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$4,01240
Healthcare
Very Good85
Safety
3 / 5 · Fair68
Climate
3.5 / 5 · Very Good42
Des Moines, Iowa local scene.

Is Des Moines a good place to retire?

Des Moines can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$4,046

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$2,997

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Housing
$1,614
Utilities
$98
Food
$528
Transportation
$757

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,370

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$894

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Very Good

Hospitals Nearby

city

10

Primary Care Access

city

Very Good

Pharmacy Convenience

city

Excellent

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit3.9 / 5 · Very Good

Safety

estimated

3 / 5 · Fair

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Heat

estimated

3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Winter Comfort

estimated

3 / 5 · Good

Air Quality

estimated

4.2 / 5 · Excellent

Walkability

city

3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Age 50+

city

30.2% · Mixed-age community

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation