Side-by-side
Charlotte vs Detroit
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charlotte, NC67 | Detroit, MI59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 59 |
| Affordability | 88 | 81 |
| Housing | 60 | 62 |
| Jobs | 65 | 37 |
| Safety | 31 | 18 |
| Climate | 100 | 87 |
| Amenities | 59 | 82 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,899 | $4,049 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,538 | $1,122 |
| Median home value | $351,500 | $76,800 |
| Median HH income | $78,438 | $39,575 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 10.7% |
| Population | 886.3K | 636.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 223 | 175 |