Detroit: Comeback trajectory; block-by-block reality. Miami: Global-city energy, zero income tax, climate math unresolved.
Dimension
Detroit
Miami
Median home price
$272K
$477K
Effective property tax
1.38%
0.86%
Tax friendliness
6/10
10/10
Winter mildness
4/10
10/10
Summer comfort
8/10
1/10
Walkability
5/10
7/10
Outdoor access
5/10
6/10
Culture & food
7/10
9/10
Healthcare
9/10
10/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
9/10
Schools
5/10
6/10
Safety
4/10
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
10/10
9/10
Growth trajectory
4/10
9/10
Pick Detroit if your priorities lean: Median home price, Summer comfort, Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk). Pick Miami if they lean: Effective property tax, Tax friendliness, Winter mildness, Walkability. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.