15 Biggest US Cities Ranked By GDP

13. Detroit (Michigan)

Average GDP value in millions of chained dollars for the period between 2001 and 2014: $213,254

Metropolitan Statistical Area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (Michigan)

2001 current dollar / chained dollar: $190,916 / $220,347

2014 current dollar / chained dollar: $236,500 / $219,862

It’s no secret that Detroit has suffered the consequences of economic recession in its full weight – much fuller than any other US city. Still, after the bailout, things seem to be returning to normal. 2008 and especially 2009 have hit Detroit hard, but ever since 2012, city’s GDP is seeing a steady increase.