Side-by-side
Raleigh vs San Francisco
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Raleigh, NC75 | San Francisco, CA58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 58 |
| Affordability | 81 | 35 |
| Housing | 56 | 12 |
| Jobs | 88 | 69 |
| Safety | 59 | 62 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 62 | 85 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,224 | $5,865 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,596 | $2,977 |
| Median home value | $377,800 | $1,380,500 |
| Median HH income | $82,424 | $141,446 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Population | 470.8K | 836.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 31° | 67° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 262 |