Side-by-side
Columbus vs Raleigh
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH81 | Raleigh, NC75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 81 | 75 |
| Affordability | 89 | 81 |
| Housing | 69 | 56 |
| Jobs | 84 | 88 |
| Safety | 81 | 59 |
| Climate | 94 | 100 |
| Amenities | 56 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,854 | $4,224 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,596 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $377,800 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $82,424 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Population | 906.5K | 470.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 23° | 90° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 228 |