Side-by-side
Raleigh vs Sacramento
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Raleigh, NC75 | Sacramento, CA56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 56 |
| Affordability | 85 | 41 |
| Housing | 58 | 26 |
| Jobs | 84 | 34 |
| Safety | 59 | 67 |
| Climate | 100 | 98 |
| Amenities | 62 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,037 | $5,518 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,596 | $1,832 |
| Median home value | $377,800 | $484,600 |
| Median HH income | $82,424 | $83,753 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Population | 470.8K | 524.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 30° | 93° / 41° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 292 |