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Raleigh, NC Ranks Among World Leaders in Quality of Life
Mar 3, 2019 · 3 min
According to the “Quality of Life” index published on the Numbeo website, our Raleigh currently ranks second in the world. The Quality of Life index (the higher, the better) estimates overall quality of life using an empirical formula that takes into account the purchasing power index (higher is better), the pollution index (lower is better), the house-price-to-income ratio (lower is better), the cost-of-living index (lower is better), the safety index (higher is better), the healthcare index (higher is better), the commute time index (lower is better) and the climate index (higher is better).
Questions & answers
Why does Raleigh rank high for quality of life?
Numbeo's index blends purchasing power, safety, healthcare, climate and commute - Raleigh scores across all five rather than dominating one. Second in the world reflects balance, not hype.
Is Raleigh safe compared to peer cities?
Raleigh and suburbs like Cary consistently post below-average crime for major metros, which feeds both rankings and family demand. Check block-level stats for any specific address.
Does quality of life support home values?
Over time, yes: livability drives in-migration, which supports demand and prices. It does not prevent cycles - buy the numbers, enjoy the lifestyle as the bonus.