Side-by-side
Austin vs Raleigh
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX75 | Raleigh, NC75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 75 |
| Affordability | 94 | 81 |
| Housing | 58 | 56 |
| Jobs | 76 | 88 |
| Safety | 58 | 59 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities | 64 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,505 | $4,224 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $891 | $1,596 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $377,800 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $82,424 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Population | 967.9K | 470.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 42° | 90° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 244 | 228 |