Side-by-side
Philadelphia vs Raleigh
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Philadelphia, PA52 | Raleigh, NC75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 75 |
| Affordability | 72 | 85 |
| Housing | 47 | 58 |
| Jobs | 49 | 84 |
| Safety | 4 | 59 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 46 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,381 | $4,037 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,520 | $1,596 |
| Median home value | $232,400 | $377,800 |
| Median HH income | $60,698 | $82,424 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Population | 1.6M | 470.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 27° | 90° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 211 | 228 |