Side-by-side
Buffalo vs Detroit
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Buffalo, NY52 | Detroit, MI58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 58 |
| Affordability | 84 | 81 |
| Housing | 60 | 61 |
| Jobs | 30 | 36 |
| Safety | 29 | 18 |
| Climate | 43 | 79 |
| Amenities | 62 | 82 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,031 | $4,078 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,139 | $1,122 |
| Median home value | $152,300 | $76,800 |
| Median HH income | $48,050 | $39,575 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 10.7% |
| Population | 276.4K | 636.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 19° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 150 | 175 |