Side-by-side
Detroit vs Virginia Beach
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI59 | Virginia Beach, VA77 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 77 |
| Affordability | 81 | 83 |
| Housing | 62 | 74 |
| Jobs | 37 | 62 |
| Safety | 18 | 93 |
| Climate | 87 | 96 |
| Amenities | 82 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,049 | $4,057 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,122 | $1,512 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $366,300 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $90,685 |
| Unemployment | 10.7% | 3.3% |
| Population | 636.6K | 457.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 88° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 175 | 184 |