Indoor playscapes and box merchandisers such as Sports Authority, Home Depot and Office Max are virtually nonexistent in the city. The shortfall in the perceived quality of Detroit's educational system has been widely publicized. Families who move into Detroit often select neighborhoods with high-rated magnet schools or budget money to send their children to parochial or private schools. Higher maintenance costs. Older houses often require more financial attention than newer models.
Costs soar astronomically when it is time to replace an original slate or cedar roof.