Side-by-side
Austin vs Raleigh vs Charlotte vs Arlington
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 | Charlotte, NC67 | Arlington, TX71 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 75 | 67 | 71 |
| Affordability | 94 | 81 | 84 | 84 |
| Housing | 58 | 56 | 57 | 57 |
| Jobs | 76 | 88 | 75 | 51 |
| Safety | 58 | 59 | 31 | 65 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 | 100 | 94 |
| Amenities | 64 | 62 | 59 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,505 | $4,224 | $4,096 | $4,277 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $891 | $1,596 | $1,538 | $1,473 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $377,800 | $351,500 | $276,400 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $82,424 | $78,438 | $73,519 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Population | 967.9K | 470.8K | 886.3K | 394.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 42° | 90° / 31° | 89° / 30° | 95° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 244 | 228 | 223 | 258 |