Side-by-side
Fresno vs Raleigh
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Fresno, CA55 | Raleigh, NC75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 75 |
| Affordability | 53 | 85 |
| Housing | 39 | 58 |
| Jobs | 35 | 84 |
| Safety | 68 | 59 |
| Climate | 88 | 100 |
| Amenities | 49 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,042 | $4,037 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,355 | $1,596 |
| Median home value | $348,500 | $377,800 |
| Median HH income | $66,804 | $82,424 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% | 3.1% |
| Population | 543.6K | 470.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 38° | 90° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 297 | 228 |