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, OH73 | Raleigh, NC75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 75 |
| Affordability | 90 | 87 |
| Housing | 71 | 65 |
| Jobs | 54 | 68 |
| Safety | 71 | 64 |
| Climate | 86 | 100 |
| Amenities | 56 | 63 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,760 | $3,937 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,238 | $1,342 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $377,800 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $82,424 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Population | 906.5K | 470.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 19° | 90° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 178 | 213 |