HEAD-TO-HEAD · NORTHEAST vs MIDWEST

Boston, MA vs Detroit, MI: where should you move?

Boston: Medicine, universities, walkable history; winter + price.
Detroit: Comeback trajectory; block-by-block reality.

Dimension	Boston	Detroit
Median home price	$747K	$272K
Effective property tax	1.14%	1.38%
Tax friendliness	5/10	6/10
Winter mildness	4/10	4/10
Summer comfort	8/10	8/10
Walkability	7/10	5/10
Outdoor access	7/10	5/10
Culture & food	9/10	7/10
Healthcare	10/10	9/10
Airport connectivity	9/10	9/10
Schools	9/10	5/10
Safety	7/10	4/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)	10/10	10/10
Growth trajectory	4/10	4/10

Pick Boston if your priorities lean: Effective property tax, Walkability, Outdoor access, Culture & food. Pick Detroit if they lean: Median home price, Tax friendliness. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.

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