Side-by-side
Detroit vs Houston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI55 | Houston, TX58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 58 |
| Affordability | 83 | 87 |
| Housing | 63 | 55 |
| Jobs | 18 | 45 |
| Safety | 10 | 5 |
| Climate | 88 | 94 |
| Amenities | 84 | 69 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,949 | $4,117 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,153 | $1,332 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $253,400 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $62,894 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| Population | 636.6K | 2.3M |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 94° / 45° |
| Sunny days / yr | 180 | 204 |