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Measure RaleighNorth Carolina, United States Remove Raleigh
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 7.3
Connector Score 8.4
Safety 6.3
Affordability 6.2
Transportation 10.0
Car-free friendliness 8.5
Walkability 8.3
Things to do 7.0
Food & dining 6.9
Places to stay 6.7
Nature & outdoors 5.5
Scenic value 5.5
Family friendliness 5.3
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.8
Nightlife 8.3
Remote-work friendliness 6.2
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 8.8
Bus-trip convenience 8.0
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $174
Mid-range $278
Luxury $533
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 103
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,209
Median home price $485,000
Population 503K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport
Car recommended —
Character
Best for Car-free travel, Nightlife, History
Known for National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music
When to go —

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