Raleigh, NC vs Saratoga Springs, UT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
Saratoga Springs
69.3
#1232 nationally
Saratoga Springs leads in crime level (2.5 vs 32.0). Raleigh leads in walk score (31 vs 7). Saratoga Springs leads in median household income ($117,005 vs $82,424).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Raleigh, NC | Saratoga Springs, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1035) | 69.3 (#1232) |
| Population | 470,763 | 52,532 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,237 | $558,519 |
| Median Household Income | $82,424 | $117,005 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 32.0 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 7.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+39.8 |
C-
71 Score
Raleigh, NC
Research Triangle innovation hub
Median Home
$435,237
Population
470,763
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Southeast
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D+
69.3 Score
Saratoga Springs, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$558,519
Population
52,532
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
West
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