Side-by-side
Atlanta vs Raleigh
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Atlanta, GA65 | Raleigh, NC81 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 65 | 81 |
| Affordability | 82 | 91 |
| Housing | 40 | 60 |
| Jobs | 73 | 83 |
| Safety | 28 | 78 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 74 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,047 | $3,700 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,479 | $1,275 |
| Median home value | $420,600 | $377,800 |
| Median HH income | $81,938 | $82,424 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Population | 499.3K | 470.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 35° | 89° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 217 | 213 |