Side-by-side
Detroit vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI55 | Washington, DC48 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 48 |
| Affordability | 83 | 48 |
| Housing | 63 | 30 |
| Jobs | 18 | 23 |
| Safety | 10 | 32 |
| Climate | 88 | 99 |
| Amenities | 84 | 74 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,949 | $5,154 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,153 | $2,152 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| Population | 636.6K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 180 | 203 |