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Houston vs Detroit

Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.

MetricHouston, TX57Detroit, MI58
Fit score5758
Affordability8981
Housing5061
Jobs3636
Safety418
Climate10079
Amenities6982
Est. monthly cost$4,046$4,078
Typical rent (household-sized)$1,323$1,122
Median home value$253,400$76,800
Median HH income$62,894$39,575
Unemployment5.2%10.7%
Population2.3M636.6K
Summer high / winter low92° / 45°83° / 20°
Sunny days / yr235175
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