$100k a year, no longer in Denver
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
less monthly outlay than Denver
Detroit is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,472/mo
21% cheaper than Denver(vs $1,863/mo)
4.25%
$12/mo less in state tax than Denver
vs 4.4% in Denver
$6,507/mo
$403 more than Denver
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$262k
56% cheaper than Denver
vs $599k in Denver
4.3M
vs 3.0M in Denver
field notes, weather & such.
160
pleasant days a year, in detroit.
Denver edges ahead with 174 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Denver. About 80% fewer events on a typical month.
47/100
45% lower than Denver
vs 85/100 in Denver
Closest outdoor draw: Seven Lakes State Park, 46 mi.
99/100
2% higher than Denver
vs 97/100 in Denver
135
20% fewer than Denver
vs 169 nonstops in Denver
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