Side-by-side
Plano vs Raleigh
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Plano, TX79 | Raleigh, NC75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 79 | 75 |
| Affordability | 85 | 87 |
| Housing | 77 | 65 |
| Jobs | 57 | 68 |
| Safety | 89 | 64 |
| Climate | 96 | 100 |
| Amenities | 63 | 63 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,237 | $3,937 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,456 | $1,342 |
| Median home value | $440,600 | $377,800 |
| Median HH income | $108,649 | $82,424 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Population | 287.3K | 470.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 94° / 34° | 90° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 232 | 213 |