Miami vs Detriot vs Charlotte (best, life, place, people)

[shynot02]

Hi everyone,

I would love to get your opinion on living in Miami vs Detriot vs Charlotte. Factors to consider:

-Salary would be the same (just under 40k)
-Looking for a community of young professionals
-Not into clubbing/drinking/partying
-Some sort of city life, however, would be nice
-I don't own a car - public transit (that is safe) would be great
-I'm okay with a car being a necessity, even if its not preferred
-I'm a female in her early 20s who may or may not be living by herself - safety is an issue
-Originally from a big city in the Midwest and likes the amenities of a city
-Preferably would NOT like to live hand-to-mouth and would like to save some of my paycheck at the end of the day
-Diversity of any kind is a huge plus
-I'm South Asian; some sort of South Asian presence would be welcomed
-I'm a practicing Muslim and would prefer to be in a place where Islamophobia will be less of a concern and where there might be a Muslim presence

Your thoughts?

Also, I apologize if this is in the wrong place (I'm new to city-data) and I'll happily go to another part of the forum if need be.

[projectmaximus]

Most people post these questions in the CvC forum: https://www.city-data.com/forum/city-vs-city/

I think one big factor would be the location of your employment...in each of these cities it might be possible to survive without a car and commute via walking/transit, but it all depends on the exact location of your work. Good luck!!

[intelfan11315]

Under 40k will be tough in Miami, however I'd still go there over Detroit or Charlotte (and I'm a Michigan native).

I loved living in Miami, absolutely loved it. I do think that it will be difficult to find a place to rent though. It's expensive there and you'll be scraping by at under 40k. I still recommend going there and working your way up there as opposed to Detroit.

Ps. Learn Spanish or you'll have a tough time there.

[OptimusPrime69]

You're not into Partying or nightlife? Scratch Miami off ur list.
Making just under $40k and wanna live somewhere safe? Scratch Miami off ur list
Practicing Muslim who wants south Asian presence? Scratch Miami off your list.
Don't own a car? Scratch Miami off ur list.


I'd say Detroit or Charlotte would not only be more affordable, but you'd be able to find more ppl like yourself. A better "fit"

[muslim12]

Originally Posted by shynot02

Hi everyone,

I would love to get your opinion on living in Miami vs Detriot vs Charlotte. Factors to consider:

-Salary would be the same (just under 40k)
-Looking for a community of young professionals
-Not into clubbing/drinking/partying
-Some sort of city life, however, would be nice
-I don't own a car - public transit (that is safe) would be great
-I'm okay with a car being a necessity, even if its not preferred
-I'm a female in her early 20s who may or may not be living by herself - safety is an issue
-Originally from a big city in the Midwest and likes the amenities of a city
-Preferably would NOT like to live hand-to-mouth and would like to save some of my paycheck at the end of the day
-Diversity of any kind is a huge plus
-I'm South Asian; some sort of South Asian presence would be welcomed
-I'm a practicing Muslim and would prefer to be in a place where Islamophobia will be less of a concern and where there might be a Muslim presence

Your thoughts?

Also, I apologize if this is in the wrong place (I'm new to city-data) and I'll happily go to another part of the forum if need be.

Detroit has the most Muslims out of them but you know Detroit is a broke city but you can live In the suburbs of Detroit. charlotte has the smallest Muslim population and the Muslim community there is disorganized and always fighting I should know I lived there for 8 years and I am moving back. Miami has a large Muslim community but I guess is the most expensive of them all. in the end if you are willing for a smaller Muslim community like charlotte and be able to afford living charlotte is your best bet. charlotte has 15k Muslims I believe most are in the north charlotte area.

[Chanteuse d' Opéra]

Neither of these cities are comparable, totally different cultures in totally different parts of the USA. Wrong forum to post in. Good luck in your search.