same $100k income, fresh start from Columbus
changea dispatch from
detroit
MI
42.33°N
83.05°W
Detroit is Motown, techno's birthplace, auto-industry bones, and a comeback story that's actually happening. Coney dogs come with chili and onions, the riverfront looks across at Canada (yes, Canada is south of Detroit), and the murals in Eastern Market could fill an art book. Cass Corridor, Corktown, Mexicantown: every neighborhood feels like its own city. The architecture downtown is genuinely jaw-dropping.
in our guides
the verdict
cheaper each month than Columbus
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Detroit is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,472/mo
3% cheaper than Columbus(vs $1,511/mo)
4.25%
$22/mo more in state tax than Columbus
vs 3.99% in Columbus
$6,507/mo
$17 more than Columbus
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$262k
25% cheaper than Columbus
vs $350k in Columbus
4.3M
vs 2.2M in Columbus
field notes, weather & such.
160
pleasant days a year, in detroit.
Columbus actually gets more: 171 pleasant days a year.
A similar weekend lineup to Columbus.
47/100
18% lower than Columbus
vs 57/100 in Columbus
Closest outdoor draw: Seven Lakes State Park, 46 mi.
99/100
16% higher than Columbus
vs 85/100 in Columbus
135
322% more than Columbus
vs 32 nonstops in Columbus
if detroit appeals, also worth a look:
compare detroit with:
