Side-by-side
Detroit vs Portland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI58 | Portland, OR59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 59 |
| Affordability | 81 | 67 |
| Housing | 61 | 36 |
| Jobs | 36 | 30 |
| Safety | 18 | 53 |
| Climate | 79 | 93 |
| Amenities | 82 | 79 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,078 | $4,441 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,122 | $1,677 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 10.7% | 5.2% |
| Population | 636.6K | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 81° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 175 | 166 |