Side-by-side
Raleigh vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Raleigh, NC75 | Columbus, OH73 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 73 |
| Affordability | 87 | 90 |
| Housing | 65 | 71 |
| Jobs | 68 | 54 |
| Safety | 64 | 71 |
| Climate | 100 | 86 |
| Amenities | 63 | 56 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,937 | $3,760 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,342 | $1,238 |
| Median home value | $377,800 | $234,500 |
| Median HH income | $82,424 | $65,327 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Population | 470.8K | 906.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 30° | 86° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 213 | 178 |