City Intelligence
Detroit, MI
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Detroit.
COL Index
89
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,100
Home price
$80,000
Population
670,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Detroit.
Affordability
45/100
Moderate
45
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
61/100
Moderate
61
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
65/100
Strong
65
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Detroit
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | 100 | 80 |
| PMO Director | $170,040 | 100 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $170,040 | 100 | 80 |
| Senior Program Manager | $170,040 | 100 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $134,980 | 88 | 60 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $155,560 | 97 | 80 |
| Sales Manager | $155,560 | 97 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $130,760 | 86 | 92 |
| Data Scientist | $103,330 | 74 | 92 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $129,070 | 85 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Detroit has the local purchasing power of approximately $112,400 in a national-average city.