Side-by-side
Atlanta vs Detroit
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Atlanta, GA66 | Detroit, MI58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 66 | 58 |
| Affordability | 76 | 81 |
| Housing | 47 | 61 |
| Jobs | 86 | 36 |
| Safety | 26 | 18 |
| Climate | 100 | 79 |
| Amenities | 68 | 82 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,387 | $4,078 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,660 | $1,122 |
| Median home value | $420,600 | $76,800 |
| Median HH income | $81,938 | $39,575 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 10.7% |
| Population | 499.3K | 636.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 33° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 219 | 175 |