Side-by-side
Detroit vs Indianapolis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI49 | Indianapolis, IN68 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 49 | 68 |
| Affordability | 93 | 99 |
| Housing | 61 | 82 |
| Jobs | 2 | 59 |
| Safety | 6 | 17 |
| Climate | 80 | 90 |
| Amenities | 51 | 60 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,629 | $3,314 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,003 | $995 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $207,000 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $62,995 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% | 3.3% |
| Population | 636.6K | 882K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 85° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 180 | 186 |