Side-by-side
Raleigh vs San Diego
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Raleigh, NC75 | San Diego, CA66 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 66 |
| Affordability | 81 | 45 |
| Housing | 56 | 10 |
| Jobs | 88 | 51 |
| Safety | 59 | 100 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 62 | 95 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,224 | $5,376 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,596 | $2,459 |
| Median home value | $377,800 | $848,500 |
| Median HH income | $82,424 | $104,321 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Population | 470.8K | 1.4M |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 31° | 75° / 49° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 208 |