Side-by-side
Raleigh vs Wichita
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Raleigh, NC75 | Wichita, KS61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 61 |
| Affordability | 81 | 93 |
| Housing | 56 | 94 |
| Jobs | 88 | 40 |
| Safety | 59 | 6 |
| Climate | 100 | 96 |
| Amenities | 62 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,224 | $3,427 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,596 | $849 |
| Median home value | $377,800 | $179,500 |
| Median HH income | $82,424 | $63,072 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Population | 470.8K | 396.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 31° | 92° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 256 |