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Columbus vs Detroit

Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.

MetricColumbus, OH81Detroit, MI58
Fit score8158
Affordability8981
Housing6961
Jobs8436
Safety8118
Climate9479
Amenities5682
Est. monthly cost$3,854$4,078
Typical rent (household-sized)$1,194$1,122
Median home value$234,500$76,800
Median HH income$65,327$39,575
Unemployment3.4%10.7%
Population906.5K636.6K
Summer high / winter low85° / 23°83° / 20°
Sunny days / yr189175
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