2025 Compare Cities Economy:
Detroit, MI vs Greenwich, CT

Change Cities
Highlights
- Household income in Greenwich, is 419% more than it is in Detroit and is 62% above the National Average.
- Detroit unemployment rate is 9.6%.
- Greenwich unemployment rate is 5.6%.
 Detroit, MIGreenwich, CTUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth29.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$20,780  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$180,447$69,021
 Family Median Income$42,160  Unlock$85,028
 space
 Est. Households By Income
 Detroit, MIGreenwich, CTUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock4.5%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K7.0%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock4.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K12.6%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock3.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.5%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock4.7%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K8.5%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock12.1%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K2.2%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock46.8%9.5%
 space1
 Population By Occupation
 Detroit, MIGreenwich, CTUnited States
 Management, business, finance9.7%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock5.4%6.5%
 Community, social services2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock2.9%1.2%
 Education, library4.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.2%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology4.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.3%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.7%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock2.5%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.9%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.9%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support20.1%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.8%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock3.8%13.1%
Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

   |    Reply

Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

   |    Reply

Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Detroit

Reviews for Greenwich    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Cost of Living is very high. If you can afford it, this is a very nice place to  More

   |    Reply

Cost of living, especially utilities is high. Even have a 'special' gas surcharge at the pump for those living (and buying) in lower Fairfield County. At the same time  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Greenwich


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.