Side-by-side
Madison vs Raleigh vs Tacoma vs Elk Grove
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Madison, WI68 | Raleigh, NC75 | Tacoma, WA63 | Elk Grove, CA55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 75 | 63 | 55 |
| Affordability | 86 | 87 | 82 | 46 |
| Housing | 58 | 65 | 50 | 53 |
| Jobs | 66 | 68 | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 64 | 64 | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 75 | 100 | 69 | 69 |
| Amenities | 50 | 63 | 48 | 48 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,987 | $3,937 | $4,330 | $5,303 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,408 | $1,342 | $1,487 | $2,285 |
| Median home value | $346,900 | $377,800 | $454,600 | $603,400 |
| Median HH income | $76,983 | $82,424 | $83,857 | $122,229 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 275.6K | 470.8K | 220.5K | 177.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 10° | 90° / 30° | 77° / 37° | 92° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 190 | 213 | 0 | 0 |