Side by side

Tokyo vs Raleigh

Raleigh wins on more metrics — 2–4 on the 8 core metrics we track. Detail below.

Metric

Tokyo

Raleigh

Cost of living

B vs A: -29%

60✓

Rent · 1BR center

B vs A: ≈ same

$1,400

Effective tax (remote)

B vs A: -18%

28%

23%✓

Healthcare

B vs A: -11%

85✓

Safety

B vs A: -20%

90✓

Internet

B vs A: +4%

240

250✓

Climate

B vs A: +9%

82✓

Freedom

B vs A: ≈ same

The world's most functional megacity. New Digital Nomad Visa (6 months) plus engineer/highly-skilled paths for longer stays.

Research Triangle anchor with affordable suburbs, strong public schools, and a fast-growing biotech and tech base.