Side-by-side
Madison vs Cary
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Madison, WI73 | Cary, NC84 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 84 |
| Affordability | 86 | 81 |
| Housing | 54 | 78 |
| Jobs | 84 | 90 |
| Safety | 83 | 97 |
| Climate | 65 | 100 |
| Amenities | 50 | 45 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,982 | $4,229 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,482 | $1,596 |
| Median home value | $346,900 | $525,200 |
| Median HH income | $76,983 | $129,399 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% | 2.9% |
| Population | 275.6K | 176.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 11° | 90° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 198 | 228 |