Side-by-side
Raleigh vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Raleigh, NC75 | Seattle, WA60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 60 |
| Affordability | 85 | 74 |
| Housing | 58 | 35 |
| Jobs | 84 | 36 |
| Safety | 59 | 40 |
| Climate | 100 | 92 |
| Amenities | 62 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,037 | $4,743 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,596 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $377,800 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $82,424 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Population | 470.8K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 30° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 159 |