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    City vs city

    Ann Arbor, MI vs Detroit, MI

    Ann ArborDetroit
    Population121,179636,644
    Population growth (1 yr)-0.8%-0.0%
    Median home value$435,100$76,800
    Median rent$1,552$1,034
    Household income$81,089$39,575
    Unemployment3.6%14.1%
    Bachelor's degree+30%11%
    State crime /100k1,7301,730

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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