Side-by-side
Madison vs Raleigh
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Madison, WI77 | Raleigh, NC82 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 77 | 82 |
| Affordability | 92 | 91 |
| Housing | 66 | 66 |
| Jobs | 80 | 85 |
| Safety | 78 | 78 |
| Climate | 67 | 100 |
| Amenities | 63 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,631 | $3,700 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,207 | $1,275 |
| Median home value | $380,000 | $430,000 |
| Median HH income | $76,000 | $82,000 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Population | 272K | 482K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 12° | 89° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 190 | 213 |