Side-by-side
Detroit vs San Jose
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI59 | San Jose, CA57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 57 |
| Affordability | 81 | 24 |
| Housing | 62 | 19 |
| Jobs | 37 | 71 |
| Safety | 18 | 65 |
| Climate | 87 | 100 |
| Amenities | 82 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,049 | $6,554 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,122 | $2,982 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 10.7% | 3.5% |
| Population | 636.6K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 82° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 175 | 299 |