Side-by-side
Dallas vs Detroit
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Dallas, TX62 | Detroit, MI58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 58 |
| Affordability | 80 | 81 |
| Housing | 41 | 61 |
| Jobs | 49 | 36 |
| Safety | 39 | 18 |
| Climate | 92 | 79 |
| Amenities | 78 | 82 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,440 | $4,078 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,648 | $1,122 |
| Median home value | $295,300 | $76,800 |
| Median HH income | $67,760 | $39,575 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 10.7% |
| Population | 1.3M | 636.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 37° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 252 | 175 |