Side-by-side
Durham vs Richmond
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Durham, NC61 | Richmond, VA54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 54 |
| Affordability | 85 | 83 |
| Housing | 60 | 36 |
| Jobs | 64 | 59 |
| Safety | 24 | 11 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 28 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,040 | $4,059 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,445 | $1,430 |
| Median home value | $355,300 | $328,100 |
| Median HH income | $79,234 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Population | 288.5K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 87° / 27° | 90° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 211 | 210 |