College Station

Texas

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North Carolina

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What Stands Out

A quick read on this comparison

Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.

Best for affordability: Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.

Biggest tradeoff: College Station, Texas

College Station, Texas is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on sunshine, weaker on climate comfort.

Potential dealbreaker: College Station, Texas

College Station, Texas needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.

Comparison Matrix

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General Info
Population107,889482,295
Population Density2.4k /sq miN/A
Elevation338 ft(103 m)315 ft(96 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$341,340
$424,925
Median Rent
$2,029
$1,582
Median Income$52,397$78,631
Rent Burden46%24%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days312 days/yr307 days/yr
Avg. High80°F72°F
Comfort Score70/100Good78/100Great
Temp Swing36°F38°F
Annual Rainfall45"(114 cm)51"(130 cm)
Annual Snowfall1"(3 cm)1"(3 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 41 (Avg)24 days > 100
AQI 45 (Avg)24 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk Score2367
Transit ScoreN/A73
Safety Score77 / 10064 / 100
School Rating8.3/106.7/10
Flood Risk (FEMA)
minimalMinimal Risk
minimalMinimal Risk
Fire Risk (FEMA)
minimalMinimal
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Internet Access
Fiber: 36%Cable: 78%
Fiber: 80%Cable: 96%
Demographics
Median Age22.9 years34.6 years
College Educated58%53%
Remote Workers11%20%
Nature Access
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