Side-by-side
Charleston vs Raleigh
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charleston, SC73 | Raleigh, NC75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 75 |
| Affordability | 78 | 81 |
| Housing | 56 | 56 |
| Jobs | 92 | 88 |
| Safety | 64 | 59 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 36 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,333 | $4,224 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,630 | $1,596 |
| Median home value | $469,100 | $377,800 |
| Median HH income | $90,038 | $82,424 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Population | 152K | 470.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 43° | 90° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 222 | 228 |