General Information

Detroit is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on the bank of the Detroit River across from the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario. It is the 26th-most populous city in the United States and the largest U.S. city on the Canada–United States border, with a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census. The Metro Detroit area, at over 4.4 million people, is the 14th-largest metropolitan area in the nation and second-largest in the Midwest. The county seat of Wayne County, Detroit is a significant cultural center known for its contributions to music, art, architecture and design, in addition to its historical automotive and industrial background.

• Population: 630,000+ (City) | 4,300,000+ (Metro)
• Area: 370 km²
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Coordinates: Latitude: 42.333332061768, Longitude: -83.050003051758
• Timezone: Timezone info not available
• Current Local Time: ailab

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center - Avg): $1,200 - $1,900
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): $800 - $1,400
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): $2,200 - $3,800
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center): $1,500 - $2,700
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: $350 - $600
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): $15 - $25
• Dining Out (Mid-range 3-course meal): $60 - $120
• Utilities (Electricity, Water, Heating): $150 - $300 per month
• Internet (High-speed): $60 - $100 per month
• Fitness Club / Gym: $30 - $70 per month
• Public Transport Monthly Pass: $70 - $100
• Car Fuel (1 gallon): $3.00 - $4.50

Salaries

• Average Monthly Salary (Net): $3,500 - $5,500
• Automotive Industry (Engineer): $6,000 - $9,000
• IT Professionals (Mid-Level): $5,000 - $8,500
• Healthcare (Nurses): $4,000 - $6,500
• Healthcare (Doctors): $12,000 - $20,000
• Finance / Banking: $5,000 - $9,000
• Retail / Sales: $2,500 - $4,000
• Administrative Jobs: $3,000 - $4,500

Top Attractions

• Detroit Institute of Arts
• Motown Museum
• The Henry Ford Museum
• Belle Isle Park
• Comerica Park

Major Events

• Detroit Jazz Festival
• Movement Electronic Music Festival
• North American International Auto Show
• Detroit Grand Prix