Side-by-side
Raleigh vs Virginia Beach
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Raleigh, NC81 | Virginia Beach, VA81 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 81 | 81 |
| Affordability | 91 | 87 |
| Housing | 60 | 70 |
| Jobs | 83 | 73 |
| Safety | 78 | 94 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 64 | 45 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,700 | $3,877 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,275 | $1,403 |
| Median home value | $377,800 | $366,300 |
| Median HH income | $82,424 | $90,685 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Population | 470.8K | 457.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 32° | 88° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 213 | 213 |