Side-by-side
Boston vs Detroit
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | Detroit, MI58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 58 |
| Affordability | 48 | 81 |
| Housing | 8 | 61 |
| Jobs | 50 | 36 |
| Safety | 86 | 18 |
| Climate | 85 | 79 |
| Amenities | 70 | 82 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $4,078 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,122 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $76,800 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $39,575 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 10.7% |
| Population | 664K | 636.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 175 |