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Detroit vs Houston

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

MetricDetroit, MI58Houston, TX57
Fit score5857
Affordability8189
Housing6150
Jobs3636
Safety184
Climate79100
Amenities8269
Est. monthly cost$4,078$4,046
Typical rent (household-sized)$1,122$1,323
Median home value$76,800$253,400
Median HH income$39,575$62,894
Unemployment10.7%5.2%
Population636.6K2.3M
Summer high / winter low83° / 20°92° / 45°
Sunny days / yr175235
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