Detroit, MI vs Troy, OH

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Detroit

77.3

#253 nationally

vs

Troy

78.9

#156 nationally

Troy leads in crime level (3.9 vs 48.8). Troy leads in median household income ($69,730 vs $37,761). Detroit leads in walk score (51 vs 36).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Detroit, MI Troy, OH
WhereAtHome Score 77.3 (#253) 78.9 (#156)
Population 633,218 26,848
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $76,084 $285,809
Median Household Income $37,761 $69,730
Average Commute 25.7 min 20.8 min
Walk Score 51 36
Crime Level 48.8 3.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 82 91
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+29.0 R+45.1