Side-by-side
Detroit vs New York
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI58 | New York, NY44 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 44 |
| Affordability | 81 | 35 |
| Housing | 61 | 3 |
| Jobs | 36 | 43 |
| Safety | 18 | 47 |
| Climate | 79 | 99 |
| Amenities | 82 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,078 | $5,531 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,122 | $2,655 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $751,700 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $79,713 |
| Unemployment | 10.7% | 5.2% |
| Population | 636.6K | 8.5M |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 84° / 27° |
| Sunny days / yr | 175 | 204 |