Side-by-side
Cary vs Elk Grove
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Cary, NC67 | Elk Grove, CA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 55 |
| Affordability | 84 | 46 |
| Housing | 77 | 53 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 69 | 69 |
| Amenities | 47 | 48 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,054 | $5,303 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,509 | $2,285 |
| Median home value | $525,200 | $603,400 |
| Median HH income | $129,399 | $122,229 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 176.7K | 177.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 30° | 92° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 |