Side-by-side
Richmond vs Durham
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Richmond, VA54 | Durham, NC61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 54 | 61 |
| Affordability | 83 | 85 |
| Housing | 36 | 60 |
| Jobs | 59 | 64 |
| Safety | 11 | 24 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 26 | 28 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,059 | $4,040 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,430 | $1,445 |
| Median home value | $328,100 | $355,300 |
| Median HH income | $62,671 | $79,234 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Population | 227.6K | 288.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 28° | 87° / 27° |
| Sunny days / yr | 210 | 211 |