Side-by-side
Detroit vs Chicago
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI55 | Chicago, IL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 51 |
| Affordability | 83 | 60 |
| Housing | 63 | 41 |
| Jobs | 18 | 29 |
| Safety | 10 | 29 |
| Climate | 88 | 89 |
| Amenities | 84 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,949 | $4,805 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,153 | $2,048 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $315,200 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $75,134 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Population | 636.6K | 2.7M |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 180 | 189 |