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, TX79 | Raleigh, NC82 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 79 | 82 |
| Affordability | 92 | 92 |
| Housing | 53 | 66 |
| Jobs | 83 | 85 |
| Safety | 66 | 78 |
| Climate | 90 | 100 |
| Amenities | 89 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,865 | $3,685 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,445 | $1,275 |
| Median home value | $540,000 | $430,000 |
| Median HH income | $91,000 | $82,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Population | 975K | 482K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 43° | 89° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 213 |