Raleigh, NC vs Trussville, AL
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
Trussville
74.7
#571 nationally
Trussville leads in crime level (3.8 vs 32.0). Raleigh leads in walk score (31 vs 10). Trussville leads in median household income ($118,028 vs $82,424).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Raleigh, NC | Trussville, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1035) | 74.7 (#571) |
| Population | 470,763 | 26,770 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,237 | $401,735 |
| Median Household Income | $82,424 | $118,028 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 10 |
| Crime Level | 32.0 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | 7.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+10.4 |
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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C
74.7 Score
Trussville, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$401,735
Population
26,770
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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