Side-by-side
Raleigh vs Charleston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Raleigh, NC75 | Charleston, SC73 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 73 |
| Affordability | 81 | 78 |
| Housing | 56 | 56 |
| Jobs | 88 | 92 |
| Safety | 59 | 64 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 62 | 36 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,224 | $4,333 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,596 | $1,630 |
| Median home value | $377,800 | $469,100 |
| Median HH income | $82,424 | $90,038 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Population | 470.8K | 152K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 31° | 88° / 43° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 222 |