Head to head
Miami, FL vs Raleigh, NC
Raleigh is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $991/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $16,000 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Miami64 | Raleigh81 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $4,691 | $3,700 |
| Salary for comfort | $84,000/yr | $68,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $2,000 | $1,500 |
| Median home value | $475,200 | $377,800 |
| Median household income | $59,390 | $82,424 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Housing score | 6 | 60 |
| Jobs score | 67 | 83 |
| Safety score | 58 | 78 |
| Climate score | 94 | 100 |
| Amenities score | 80 | 64 |
| Population | 446.7K | 470.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 62° | 89° / 32° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Miami, FL
Raleigh, NC