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, MI58 | Washington, DC54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 54 |
| Affordability | 81 | 64 |
| Housing | 61 | 35 |
| Jobs | 36 | 7 |
| Safety | 18 | 51 |
| Climate | 79 | 100 |
| Amenities | 82 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,078 | $4,691 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,122 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $76,800 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $39,575 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| Population | 636.6K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 175 | 214 |