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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, MI55Houston, TX58
Fit score5558
Affordability8387
Housing6355
Jobs1845
Safety105
Climate8894
Amenities8469
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
Unemployment6.7%4.3%
Population636.6K2.3M
Summer high / winter low83° / 20°94° / 45°
Sunny days / yr180204
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