Side-by-side
Arlington vs Raleigh
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Arlington, TX71 | Raleigh, NC75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 71 | 75 |
| Affordability | 84 | 81 |
| Housing | 57 | 56 |
| Jobs | 51 | 88 |
| Safety | 65 | 59 |
| Climate | 94 | 100 |
| Amenities | 73 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,277 | $4,224 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,473 | $1,596 |
| Median home value | $276,400 | $377,800 |
| Median HH income | $73,519 | $82,424 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Population | 394.8K | 470.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 95° / 36° | 90° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 258 | 228 |