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About Detroit

Detroit is an affordable, resilient city with a growing creative and tech scene, making it a solid option for digital nomads 💻🚀. You’ll find inspiring neighborhoods, coffee shops, coworking spaces, and easier-to-manage costs than many U.S. metros. Winters are cold, but the city’s culture, music, and entrepreneurial energy add real character 🎶🏙️

Regions

Through the year

Best in September (74) · now 56
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 61 mm Feb: 56 mm Mar: 74 mm Apr: 95 mm May: 67 mm Jun: 89 mm Jul: 110 mm Aug: 63 mm Sep: 76 mm Oct: 85 mm Nov: 46 mm Dec: 70 mm Jan: -0°C / -6°C Feb: 2°C / -7°C Mar: 9°C / -0°C Apr: 14°C / 4°C May: 21°C / 10°C Jun: 27°C / 17°C Jul: 28°C / 19°C Aug: 27°C / 18°C Sep: 24°C / 15°C Oct: 17°C / 9°C Nov: 9°C / 2°C Dec: 4°C / -2°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 5.2
Safety 5.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.3
Internet Speed 8.3
Accommodation Cost 5.2
Weather 6.1
Nomad Friendly 5.6
Female Friendly 6.4
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Detroit
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $950.00 per month
Coworking Space $200.00 per month
Coffee $3.50 per cup
Beer $5.50 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $13.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $45.00 per month
Mobile Plan $45.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $65.00 per month

Other cities in United States

Other cities in United States
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Marathon No data — Compare
2 Bellingham No data — Compare
3 Louisville No data — Compare
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Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Windsor CA Canada $2,711 6.1 Compare
2 Ann Arbor US United States $5,225 6.4 Compare
3 Cleveland US United States $4,155 6.0 Compare
4 London CA Canada $2,591 6.1 Compare

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