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Climate, taxes, health care, schools, jobs, risks and drive times in one table. Pick up to three places; the link in your address bar is shareable.
| Measure | Raleigh | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Climate | ||
| January / July average | 5°C / 26°C | 3°C / 26°C |
| Sunny days a year | 213 | 205 |
| Snow a year | 13 cm | 15 cm |
| Money | ||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 102 | 100 |
| Typical home price | US$450,000 | US$450,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | US$3,600 | US$3,150 |
| Provincial or state income tax | Low | None |
| Life | ||
| Health care | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) |
| School rating | 7.4 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| Main industries | Tech, biotech, universities | Health care, music, tech |
| Getting around (typical drive) | ||
| Airport | 20 min | 20 min |
| Ski hill | 3h+ | 3h+ |
| Beach or lake | 30 min | 30 min |
| Downtown | In town | In town |
| Risks | ||
| Wildfire | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Flood | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Moderate |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Lifestyle | ||
| 🥾 Hiking | ✓ | – |
| 🛶 Lake life | ✓ | – |
| 🌃 Nightlife | – | ✓ |
| 🎸 Live music | – | ✓ |
| 🍜 Food scene | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🏙️ Big city | ✓ | ✓ |
| See homes | See homes | |
All figures are approximate and for comparison only: averages and estimates, not official statistics. Prices are in each place's local currency. Risk levels are illustrative; check government hazard maps (FEMA, NOAA, Natural Resources Canada) before you buy.