Raleigh, NC vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Williston leads in crime level (12.0 vs 32.0). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 24.3 min). Raleigh leads in cost of living index (105 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Raleigh, NC | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1035) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 470,763 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,237 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $82,424 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 32.0 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | 7.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Raleigh has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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