Side-by-side
Detroit vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI59 | Seattle, WA60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 60 |
| Affordability | 81 | 74 |
| Housing | 62 | 35 |
| Jobs | 37 | 36 |
| Safety | 18 | 40 |
| Climate | 87 | 92 |
| Amenities | 82 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,049 | $4,743 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,122 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 10.7% | 4.5% |
| Population | 636.6K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 175 | 159 |