Raleigh, NC vs Union City, GA
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
Union City
69.3
#1236 nationally
Raleigh leads in walk score (31 vs 9). Union City leads in crime level (10.1 vs 32.0). Raleigh leads in median household income ($82,424 vs $46,696).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Raleigh, NC | Union City, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1035) | 69.3 (#1236) |
| Population | 470,763 | 27,832 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,237 | $233,661 |
| Median Household Income | $82,424 | $46,696 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 32.0 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | 7.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+44.9 |
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
Union City, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$233,661
Population
27,832
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
9
Southeast
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