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West Des Moines, IA vs Polk County, IA vs Los Angeles County, CA
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West Des Moines, IAPolk County, IALos Angeles County, CA
West Des Moines, IA is doing meaningfully better — 4 of 5 pillars.
GDP / Output
West Des Moines, IA- West Des Moines, IA$63.8BScore 89/100
- Polk County, IA$63.8BScore 89/100
- Los Angeles County, CA$1.0TScore 73/100
Jobs
West Des Moines, IA- West Des Moines, IA2.6%Score 83/100
- Polk County, IA2.6%Score 83/100
- Los Angeles County, CA5.2%Score 44/100
Population
West Des Moines, IA- West Des Moines, IA71,083Score 89/100
- Polk County, IA503,175Score 72/100
- Los Angeles County, CA9,808,667Score 36/100
Housing
Polk County, IA- West Des Moines, IA17.1%Score 76/100
- Polk County, IA16.5%Score 77/100
- Los Angeles County, CA26.0%Score 64/100
Federal Funds
West Des Moines, IA- West Des Moines, IA$4.3BScore 100/100
- Polk County, IA$4.3BScore 100/100
- Los Angeles County, CA$80.1BScore 99/100