Detroit
United States, North America
0.7M people
America/Detroit
English
City
Urban
Detroit
A major city in the US state of Michigan, known for its automotive history and revitalized urban core.
Industrial
Automotive
Safety
60
Security
Moderate
Cost
70
Living costs
Expensive
Healthcare
75
Medical
Good
22°
L: 10°
Best time to visitMay
Annual rainfall
900mmCost of Living
70
Overall Cost
Expensive
60
Rent Index
Moderate
75
Groceries
Expensive
72
Restaurants
Expensive
Monthly Rent (USD)
1 Bedroom
$1,200
City center
3 Bedroom
$1,800
City center
Cost vs Global Average20% higher
Quality of LifeMedium expat community
70
Overall Quality Score
Very Good quality of life
Overall Quality
Life satisfaction
70
Very Good
Good70
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
80
Excellent
Excellent80
Food Scene
Restaurants and cuisine
85
Outstanding
Excellent85
Entertainment
Nightlife and activities
75
Excellent
Good75
English Proficiency
Language accessibility
99
Outstanding
Excellent99
Expat Integration
Community inclusion
70
Very Good
Good70
Cultural Scene
Rich cultural diversity with 80/100 score
Food Culture
Vibrant dining scene rated 85/100
Entertainment
75/100 entertainment options
Location
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Work & EconomyNomad Friendly🌐
AVERAGE
$55K
Annual Salary
SPEED
100
Mbps Internet
SPACES
50
Coworking
Work Environment Scores
Job Market
Professional opportunities
70
out of 100
Good70
Startup Ecosystem
Professional opportunities
65
out of 100
Good65
Business Freedom
Professional opportunities
85
out of 100
Excellent85
Work-Life Balance
Average work hours per week
40h
Healthcare System
Quality Index
Healthcare excellence
75
Good
Good75
Cost Index
Healthcare affordability
80
Expensive
Bad80
System Overview
System Type
Mixed
Emergency Number
911
Hospital Density
150
per 100k people
Life Expectancy
Health Indicator
75
years
Compared to global average (73 years)
Excellent88
Developing health systems
Safety & Security
Overall SafetyModerate
Score: 60/100
Crime Rate IndexModerate
Index: 40/100 (lower is better)
Political Stability95/100
Emergency
911
Disaster Risk
Low
Environment & Health
HEALTHCARE
75
Health Index
LIFESPAN
75
Years
HOSPITALS
150
Per 100K
Environmental Quality
Air Quality
Clean air quality
45
Fair
Poor45
Green Spaces
Parks and nature access
60
Good
Average60
Noise Levels
Peaceful environment
35
Fair
Poor35
Air Quality Index
Moderate air quality
55
Transportation & Mobility
MONTHLY
$50
Public Transport
PER LITER
$1.00
Fuel Cost
PER KM
$2.50
Taxi Rate
Mobility Scores
Public Transport
Buses, trains, metro
60
Good
Walkability
Pedestrian friendly
65
Good
Traffic Flow
Commute efficiency
30
Fair
Nearby Airports
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
Mobility & Transportation
Public Transport
Quality & coverage
60
Good
Average60
Walkability
Pedestrian-friendly
65
Good
Good65
Traffic Congestion
High
70 Index
Good70
Transportation Costs
Public Transport
$50
per month
Fuel
$1
per liter
Taxi
$2.5
per km
Education & Family
INTERNATIONAL
10
Schools
MONTHLY
$1,200
Childcare
Quality Scores
Education Quality
Schools and universities
78
Good
Family Friendliness
Child-friendly environment
70
Good
Major Universities
University of Michigan
Higher education institution
Wayne State University
Higher education institution
Lifestyle & Culture
Overall Culture Score
Arts, heritage & cultural richness
Excellent
80
Excellent80
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
80
Excellent80
Food Scene
Restaurant quality & variety
85
Excellent85
Entertainment
Arts, events & activities
75
Good75
Nightlife
Bars, clubs & evening scene
78
Good78
Language & Integration
English Proficiency
High
99
Excellent99
Language Barrier
Low
5
Bad5
Expat Community
Community Size
Medium
Integration Score
70
Good70
Digital Nomad GuideNomad Friendly
100 Mbps
Internet Speed
50
Coworking Spaces
Remote Work Infrastructure80/100
Visa Process90/100
Banking & Finance95/100
Avg Salary
$55,000
Work Hours/Week
40h
Internet Cost
$60/month
Visa Info
US visa requirements apply
Business Freedom85/100
Expat Life & Integration
Medium Community
Expat Community Size
Integration Ease70/100
Language BarrierMinimal Barrier
Score: 5/100 (lower is better)
English Proficiency99/100
Cultural Diversity80/100
Official Languages
English
Tipping Culture
Customary
Weekend Culture
Active
Practical Information
Time Zone
America/Detroit
Languages
English
Emergency
911
Healthcare System
Mixed
Cultural Guidelines
Tipping
Customary
Weekend Culture
Active
Best Time to Visit
May
June
September
October
Natural Disaster Risk
Low
Visa Requirements
US visa requirements apply
Key Statistics
0.7M
Population
70
Cost Index
100 Mbps
Internet
$1.2K
1BR Rent
60
Transport
$55K
Avg Salary
🍱 Eating Out
🍱 Lunch Menu
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🥂 Dinner for 2
—
🥪 Fast Food Meal
—
🍻 Beer (0.5L)
—
☕ Cappuccino
—
🥤 Coke (0.5L)
—
🚌 Transportation
🚌 Local Ticket
—
🎟️ Monthly Pass
—
🚕 Taxi (8km)
—
⛽ Gas (1L)
—
🏠 Rent & Utilities
🏙️ 1BR City Center
—
🏡 1BR Outside
—
🏙️ 3BR City Center
—
🏡 3BR Outside
—
🔌 Utilities (1 person)
—
🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)
—
🛒 Groceries
🥛 Milk (1L)
—
🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
—
🍚 Rice (1kg)
—
🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
—
🧀 Cheese (1kg)
—
🐔 Chicken (1kg)
—
🥩 Beef (1kg)
—
🍏 Apples (1kg)
—
💼 Other Services
🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
—
🎫 Cinema Ticket
—
👩⚕️ Doctor Visit
—
💇 Haircut
—
👖 Jeans
—
👟 Sneakers
—
👶 Daycare (Monthly)
—
🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)
—
📍 Location & Places
Universities
University of Michigan
Nearby location
Wayne State University
Nearby location
Airports
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
Nearby location
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