Side-by-side
Raleigh vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Raleigh, NC75 | Washington, DC52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 52 |
| Affordability | 85 | 59 |
| Housing | 58 | 37 |
| Jobs | 84 | 3 |
| Safety | 59 | 51 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 62 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,037 | $4,832 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,596 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $377,800 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $82,424 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Population | 470.8K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 30° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 214 |