Side-by-side
Detroit vs Kansas City
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI49 | Kansas City, MO65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 49 | 65 |
| Affordability | 93 | 95 |
| Housing | 61 | 74 |
| Jobs | 2 | 55 |
| Safety | 6 | 9 |
| Climate | 80 | 96 |
| Amenities | 51 | 66 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,629 | $3,455 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,003 | $1,029 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $240,000 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $65,000 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| Population | 636.6K | 510K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 89° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 180 | 215 |