Side-by-side
Raleigh vs San Jose
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Raleigh, NC75 | San Jose, CA58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 58 |
| Affordability | 81 | 34 |
| Housing | 56 | 16 |
| Jobs | 88 | 66 |
| Safety | 59 | 65 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 62 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,224 | $5,905 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,596 | $2,982 |
| Median home value | $377,800 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $82,424 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Population | 470.8K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 31° | 83° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 299 |