Side-by-side
Detroit vs Mesa
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI58 | Mesa, AZ68 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 68 |
| Affordability | 81 | 79 |
| Housing | 61 | 47 |
| Jobs | 36 | 20 |
| Safety | 18 | 93 |
| Climate | 79 | 72 |
| Amenities | 82 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,078 | $4,393 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,122 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $364,300 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $78,779 |
| Unemployment | 10.7% | 4.8% |
| Population | 636.6K | 507.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 175 | 306 |