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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, MI58Buffalo, NY52
Fit score5852
Affordability8184
Housing6160
Jobs3630
Safety1829
Climate7943
Amenities8262
Est. monthly cost$4,078$4,031
Typical rent (household-sized)$1,122$1,139
Median home value$76,800$152,300
Median HH income$39,575$48,050
Unemployment10.7%5.3%
Population636.6K276.4K
Summer high / winter low83° / 20°80° / 19°
Sunny days / yr175150
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