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Detroit vs Buffalo

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

MetricDetroit, MI55Buffalo, NY51
Fit score5551
Affordability8387
Housing6361
Jobs1833
Safety1018
Climate8845
Amenities8462
Est. monthly cost$3,949$3,898
Typical rent (household-sized)$1,153$1,216
Median home value$76,800$152,300
Median HH income$39,575$48,050
Unemployment6.7%4.1%
Population636.6K276.4K
Summer high / winter low83° / 20°80° / 19°
Sunny days / yr180164
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