Side-by-side
Raleigh vs Austin vs Columbus vs Pittsburgh
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Raleigh, NC75 | Austin, TX75 | Columbus, OH81 | Pittsburgh, PA78 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 75 | 81 | 78 |
| Affordability | 81 | 94 | 89 | 88 |
| Housing | 56 | 58 | 69 | 84 |
| Jobs | 88 | 76 | 84 | 88 |
| Safety | 59 | 58 | 81 | 57 |
| Climate | 100 | 92 | 94 | 82 |
| Amenities | 62 | 64 | 56 | 68 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,224 | $3,505 | $3,854 | $3,784 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,596 | $891 | $1,194 | $1,077 |
| Median home value | $377,800 | $512,700 | $234,500 | $193,200 |
| Median HH income | $82,424 | $91,461 | $65,327 | $64,137 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.7% |
| Population | 470.8K | 967.9K | 906.5K | 303.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 31° | 96° / 42° | 85° / 23° | 82° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 244 | 189 | 166 |