Side-by-side
Cleveland vs Buffalo vs Rochester vs Detroit
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Cleveland, OH55 | Buffalo, NY51 | Rochester, NY46 | Detroit, MI55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 51 | 46 | 55 |
| Affordability | 91 | 87 | 83 | 83 |
| Housing | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 |
| Jobs | 26 | 33 | 33 | 18 |
| Safety | 3 | 18 | 6 | 10 |
| Climate | 90 | 45 | 42 | 88 |
| Amenities | 66 | 62 | 47 | 84 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,712 | $3,898 | $4,034 | $3,949 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,216 | $1,216 | $1,302 | $1,153 |
| Median home value | $94,100 | $152,300 | $120,600 | $76,800 |
| Median HH income | $39,187 | $48,050 | $46,628 | $39,575 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Population | 367.5K | 276.4K | 209.7K | 636.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 23° | 80° / 19° | 81° / 18° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 166 | 164 | 159 | 180 |