Fox 2 Detroit · October 14, 2026

SmartAsset Ranks Detroit 11th of 100 Largest U.S. Metros for Paycheck Remaining After Basic Living Costs

• SmartAsset ranked Detroit No. 11 among the 100 largest U.S. metro areas, according to the report. A single adult in Detroit earns about $67,863 on average while living-wage costs add up to about $46,114 per year, leaving about $21,749.
• The study used median adjusted earnings for a single adult with no children and MIT's Living Wage Calculator, according to the report.

Study figures attributed to SmartAsset as reported. Original headline: "How far does a paycheck go in Detroit?".