Side-by-side
Kansas City vs Raleigh
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Kansas City, MO68 | Raleigh, NC75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 75 |
| Affordability | 87 | 85 |
| Housing | 80 | 58 |
| Jobs | 77 | 84 |
| Safety | 16 | 59 |
| Climate | 96 | 100 |
| Amenities | 54 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,885 | $4,037 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,197 | $1,596 |
| Median home value | $227,000 | $377,800 |
| Median HH income | $67,449 | $82,424 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Population | 508.2K | 470.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 22° | 90° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 230 | 228 |