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Cleveland vs Detroit

Cleveland, United States compared with Detroit, United States: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
US Cleveland US Detroit
Country United States United States
Nomad score 6.0 / 10 5.9 / 10
Cost of living $4,155 / mo $3,460 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 18° / 10°C 16° / 8°C
Air quality (AQI) 32 Good 44 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
US Cleveland US Detroit
Average high 14.4°C 15.2°C
Average low 8.3°C 6.6°C
Precipitation 94 mm / mo 74 mm / mo
Sunshine 256 h / mo 257 h / mo
Humidity 75% 71%
Rain days 12.4 / mo 10 / mo
Wind speed 24.6 km/h 22 km/h

US Cleveland · average high by month

US Detroit · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
US Cleveland US Detroit
US AQI 32 44
PM2.5 2 µg/m³ 12.3 µg/m³
PM10 2 µg/m³ 12.4 µg/m³
Ozone 62 µg/m³ 11 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
US Cleveland US Detroit
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.7 5.3
Local Payment Services 9.1 8.8
Startup Scene 5.6 6.7

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
US Cleveland US Detroit
Air Conditioning 7.9 8.0
Green Spaces 7.3 6.9
Natural Disaster Risk 7.6 7.6
Noise Pollution 5.8 5.7
Seasonal Variety 7.6 8.3
Weather 5.5 6.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
US Cleveland US Detroit
Mobile Network Coverage 8.5 8.6
Power Grid Reliability 8.4 7.8
Public WiFi Availability 5.7 5.9
VPN Reliability 8.6 8.6

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
US Cleveland US Detroit
Accommodation Cost 5.0 5.2
Cost of Living 5.8 5.2
Currency Stability 9.5 9.4
Entertainment Cost 5.6 5.3
Food & Groceries 5.5 5.3
Gym Membership Cost 5.3 5.4
Transportation Cost 5.7 4.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
US Cleveland US Detroit
Culture 7.0 7.3
Indoors Fun 7.0 6.3
Language Learning Opportunities 3.9 4.1
Local Experiences & Tours 6.2 6.9
Nightlife 5.5 6.8
Outdoors & Nature 6.3 5.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
US Cleveland US Detroit
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.7 4.5
Nomad Friendly 5.2 5.6
Online Community Presence 3.8 3.9

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
US Cleveland US Detroit
Cafes with WiFi 7.1 7.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.7 6.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.6 5.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.8 3.3
Internet Speed 7.8 8.3
Local SIM Card Availability 8.7 8.6

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
US Cleveland US Detroit
Fitness Facilities 7.4 6.9
Food Scene 7.2 7.0
Healthy Food Options 6.8 6.3
Yoga Studios 6.8 6.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
US Cleveland US Detroit
Healthcare 6.2 5.9
Healthcare Affordability 4.1 4.3
Healthcare Quality 8.5 7.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
US Cleveland US Detroit
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.5 0.3
Ease of Business Registration 6.6 6.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.2 3.9
Freedom of Speech 8.8 8.8
Political Stability 7.7 7.6
Tax Friendliness 3.9 3.8
Visa Ease 4.8 3.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
US Cleveland US Detroit
Air Quality 6.0 5.1
Cleanliness 5.9 4.8
Environmental Quality 6.1 4.9
Family Friendly 7.0 5.4
Language Barrier 9.6 9.4
Work-Life Balance 7.0 6.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
US Cleveland US Detroit
Female Friendly 6.7 6.4
Racial Tolerance 6.0 7.0
Safety 6.0 5.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
US Cleveland US Detroit
Airport Connectivity 7.0 7.9
Cycling 4.6 3.7
Intercity Travel Options 6.1 6.7
Public Transit 5.5 3.8
Ride-sharing Services 7.9 7.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.4 5.2
Walkability 5.5 5.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
US Cleveland US Detroit
Coworking Quality 5.7 6.4
Freelance Ecosystem 4.6 5.1
Networking Opportunities 5.6 6.4
Remote Job Opportunities 5.6 5.8
Time Zone Favorability 7.1 7.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
US Cleveland US Detroit
Jeans $55 per pair $50 per pair
Summer Dress $42 per dress $40 per dress
Running Shoes $95 per pair $90 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
US Cleveland US Detroit
Dining Out $160 per month $120 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
US Cleveland US Detroit
Cinema Ticket $14 per ticket $13 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
US Cleveland US Detroit
Coffee $4.85 per cup $3.50 per cup
Beer $7.00 per pint $5.50 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $19 per meal $13 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $80 per meal $65 per meal
Fast Food Combo $12 per meal $8.50 per meal
Apples $4.65 per kg $1.50 per kg
Bread $3.10 per loaf $2.50 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.10 per bottle $1.50 per bottle
Milk $1.15 per liter $3.00 per liter
Rice $3.90 per kg $2.00 per kg
Chicken Fillets $11 per kg $6.50 per kg
Beef $17 per kg $8.00 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $16 per bottle $15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
US Cleveland US Detroit
Groceries $380 per month $350 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
US Cleveland US Detroit
Health Insurance $280 per month $100 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
US Cleveland US Detroit
Doctor Visit (GP) $120 per visit $100 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $12 per purchase $12 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
US Cleveland US Detroit
Housing $950 per month $900 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,450 per month $950 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,600 per month $1,800 per month
Coworking Space $225 per month $200 per month
Coliving Space $1,100 per month $1,200 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
US Cleveland US Detroit
Internet & Mobile $85 per month $80 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
US Cleveland US Detroit
Leisure Activities $100 per month $50 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
US Cleveland US Detroit
Haircut $35 per visit $25 per visit
Laundry $15 per kg $7.00 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
US Cleveland US Detroit
Mobile Plan $55 per month $45 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $75 per month $65 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $40 one-time $35 one-time
Gym Membership $50 per month $35 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $22 per hour $20 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
US Cleveland US Detroit
Transportation $95 per month $70 per month
Taxi Start $3.50 per trip $3.50 per trip
Taxi per km $1.75 per km $1.50 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $95 per month $45 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $15 per trip $12 per trip
Gasoline $0.95 per liter $0.95 per liter
Scooter Rental $8.00 per month $18 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
US Cleveland US Detroit
Utilities $185 per month $180 per month