Side-by-side
Austin vs Detroit
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX75 | Detroit, MI58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 58 |
| Affordability | 94 | 81 |
| Housing | 58 | 61 |
| Jobs | 76 | 36 |
| Safety | 58 | 18 |
| Climate | 92 | 79 |
| Amenities | 64 | 82 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,505 | $4,078 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $891 | $1,122 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $76,800 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $39,575 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 10.7% |
| Population | 967.9K | 636.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 42° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 244 | 175 |