Side-by-side
Detroit vs Memphis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Detroit, MI49 | Memphis, TN56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 49 | 56 |
| Affordability | 93 | 100 |
| Housing | 61 | 69 |
| Jobs | 1 | 14 |
| Safety | 6 | 0 |
| Climate | 80 | 100 |
| Amenities | 51 | 55 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,629 | $3,353 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,003 | $1,003 |
| Median home value | $75,000 | $175,000 |
| Median HH income | $37,000 | $51,000 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Population | 630K | 620K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 92° / 33° |
| Sunny days / yr | 180 | 218 |