Capital City Comparison
Geography

Indiana vs Iowa: Capital City

Indiana's capital is Indianapolis and Iowa's capital is Des Moines.

Indiana flag
Indiana
IN • Midwest
Indianapolis
The official state capital.
Iowa flag
Iowa
IA • Midwest
Des Moines
The official state capital.

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States at a Glance

Key facts about each state alongside the capital comparison.

Metric
Indiana
Iowa
Population
6,785,528
3,190,369
State Color
Solid Red
Solid Red
Governor Party
Republican
Republican
Median Income
$67,173
$70,571
Cost of Living Index
91.3
91.0
Indiana
Indianapolis
Iowa
Des Moines

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Indiana vs Iowa Capital City — Common Questions

Q What is Indiana's capital city?

Indiana's capital city is Indianapolis.

Q What is Iowa's capital city?

Iowa's capital city is Des Moines.

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Sources: Core demographic data comes from the 2020 U.S. Census, with land area from U.S. Census Bureau TIGER files. Income, housing, affordability, and tax fields are maintained in our comparison dataset; purchasing-power figures use BEA Regional Price Parities. Minimum wage data comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, gas prices from AAA, and electricity rates from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Political control and election fields use 2024 presidential results together with National Conference of State Legislatures data. Gun-law labels use the Giffords scorecard, alcohol system data comes from NABCA, and marijuana status uses NCSL's state cannabis laws tracker.