Side-by-side
Detroit vs Cleveland vs Buffalo vs Milwaukee
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI55 | Cleveland, OH55 | Buffalo, NY51 | Milwaukee, WI60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 55 | 51 | 60 |
| Affordability | 83 | 91 | 87 | 90 |
| Housing | 63 | 60 | 61 | 61 |
| Jobs | 18 | 26 | 33 | 37 |
| Safety | 10 | 3 | 18 | 33 |
| Climate | 88 | 90 | 45 | 73 |
| Amenities | 84 | 66 | 62 | 67 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,949 | $3,712 | $3,898 | $3,778 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,153 | $1,216 | $1,216 | $1,249 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $94,100 | $152,300 | $172,000 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $39,187 | $48,050 | $51,888 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% |
| Population | 636.6K | 367.5K | 276.4K | 569.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 82° / 23° | 80° / 19° | 80° / 16° |
| Sunny days / yr | 180 | 166 | 164 | 190 |