Side-by-side
Columbus vs Detroit
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH75 | Detroit, MI49 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 49 |
| Affordability | 97 | 93 |
| Housing | 74 | 61 |
| Jobs | 56 | 2 |
| Safety | 59 | 6 |
| Climate | 91 | 80 |
| Amenities | 69 | 51 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,428 | $3,629 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,071 | $1,003 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $76,800 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $39,575 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Population | 906.5K | 636.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 22° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 178 | 180 |