Side-by-side
Detroit vs Minneapolis vs Cleveland vs Buffalo
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI58 | Minneapolis, MN52 | Cleveland, OH55 | Buffalo, NY52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 52 | 55 | 52 |
| Affordability | 81 | 80 | 91 | 84 |
| Housing | 61 | 60 | 62 | 60 |
| Jobs | 36 | 42 | 43 | 30 |
| Safety | 18 | 11 | 5 | 29 |
| Climate | 79 | 60 | 64 | 43 |
| Amenities | 82 | 64 | 66 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,078 | $4,188 | $3,705 | $4,031 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,122 | $1,405 | $1,058 | $1,139 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $345,600 | $94,100 | $152,300 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $80,269 | $39,187 | $48,050 |
| Unemployment | 10.7% | 4.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Population | 636.6K | 426.8K | 367.5K | 276.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 83° / 8° | 82° / 23° | 80° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 175 | 209 | 141 | 150 |