*Raleigh is beautiful and perfect place to settle down for a family, but Charlotte just offers so much more as a city and the suburbs are great too! Not to mention incredible diversity.*
I'm a Statistical Analyst and Relocation Specialist and am very familiar with both areas. I live in metro Charlotte and have family in Raleigh/Durham. Though Raleigh has its merits, Charlotte offers much more overall, both as a CITY and as a METRO AREA. Charlotte's downtown is exponentially better, more to do, has a better urban feel. Much better transportation assets (airport/light rail/street cars/trollies). Many more unique recreational assets that most metro areas in the U.S. do not have: Charlotte - 1. major theme park (Carowinds), 2. major water park (Carolina Harbor), 3. major outdoor center (US National Whitewater Center), 4. NFL Football, 5. NBA Basketball, 6. MLS Soccer, and 7. NASCAR. Raleigh - 1. NHL Hockey. Parks, greeways, rivers, lakes, museums, food scene, etc., both have a good amount of these typical things. Charlotte metro has much more. It's not even close. Both have 2 of the strongest economies in the nation, but the Charlotte Metro Area's Buying Power (income vs. overall cost of living) is better, so there's more value to each dollar. Charlotte's geographical location is better, allowing day trips to pretty much any part of North Carolina AND South Carolina, with the exception of the Outer Banks. The metro area covers NC and SC, giving residents 2 states from which to choose to live. So Charlotte wins by a mile when objectively looking at ALL quality of life metrics.
Fair enough as a Charlotte native. Culture is tricky. The art and music scene is more independent artists vibe in Raleigh, while Charlotte feels more commercial. The Universities and job market bring a lot of diversity which spill out in many scenes. Numerous local businesses speak to this. The triangle as a whole has hipster vibe. Charlotte is catching up there, but highlights big ticket aspects. Pro teams and banking at its core. Charlotte’s trajectory feels a bit like Atlanta, but we’ll see. No telling how Raleigh goes, intertwined with Chapel hill and Durham
As someone who doesn't drive but still wants to work, Charlotte seems ideal. But I love the safety and education aspects in Raleigh. I would prefer to live in the suburbs of the city. My career path is either higher education or mental health care. My niece does have seasonal allergies. I don't need snow. I live in Chicago, so I won't miss it when I leave it.
I moved from Charlotte to Raleigh last year. Best thing I’ve ever done for me and my family. The traffic is CLT and is absurd. People are rude. And much more dangerous. Raleigh and the Triangle has great job opportunities for tech and biotech.
u are so right about the rudeness of people in charlotte .ive lived in a few different states and i haven't experienced rudeness like i have in charlotte and they seem to be proud of it
Thank you for this breakdown I want to retire in NC … years years ago I lived in Fayetteville and loved the state. I just left Charlotte last week and plan on visiting Raleigh in 2025
Team Charlotte for sure. Looking to move in a few months packing as we speak. Have fam and friends in Mecklenburg and Charlotte. Looking for a home in the subs,3.5 maybe nice home 350,000, need to look for health also. Thanks
Having lived in both Raleigh and Charlotte, I can clearly affirm that Raleigh is much better and friendly environment for expats. Need to stay in Charlotte for a while but when God permits, hope to moving back to Raleigh asap ❤️
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Every spring and fall… I’ve been on Claritin again for the last week and it’s not nearly as bad as springtime. But it’s manageable and the weather is so nice I don’t mind! Is that important, do you have really bad allergies?
Both are great cities but I don't know how you can compare the health care in Charlotte and Raleigh and not give the latter city the point. Doctors per person? I'd prefer world class university hospitals to a little extra wait time for non-emergency health care.
Absolutely agreed! I’m not sure about anyone else, but the only time I go the closest doctor would be for emergency care. Any other time I spend weeks researching the absolute best physician and travel to them. But if you’re in reasonably good health, I wouldn’t choose where I live assuming that my health will substantially decline.
At the 12:43min mark you say “Raleigh is a bit farther from the coast.” Distances according to Google Maps:: Raleigh to Wilmington = 124.9 miles Charlotte to Wilmington = 200.8 miles
Sure, if you want to go to Wilmington. My future in-laws live in Myrtle Beach so I go there more often. Triangle to Myrtle Beach = 159.0 miles Charlotte to Myrtle Beach = 153.5 miles Thanks for watching!
Charlotte should’ve won a point with lifestyle. Ballantyne, and South Park weren’t even mentioned and they’re both in Charlotte City limits. When talking about Raleigh Apex and Cary was mentioned. For Charlotte you could’ve mentioned Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson.
I was born and raised in the Midwest… North Carolina don’t get tornadoes worth talking about 😂 (half joking) Thanks for the question! I’ll add to notes for upcoming videos! What other questions do you have about Charlotte, Raleigh, and North Carolina in general?
@@LivingInCharlotteTeam Appreciate it. I would be coming from California, and I just don’t want to end up in a bad situation in terms of racial problems.
@@SportsKingReacts Have you visited? If you haven't been to either check out both and see what you think! The best way to feel out areas is to see them and feel the vibe. NC has a reputation for being very rural and backwoods, and that's just not true. Or at least that was my impression before my old corporate job sent me here for a project. Either way, my team has agents in both Charlotte & Raleigh and would be happy to help consult and help you either way! Text or call anytime 980-449-3750
Raleigh got hella night life ,, it's Soo many bars all up and down Glenwood, smh ..all Dem clubs too , then they got all that new night life in mid town North Hills ! Raleigh nice tho !
Great video! Charlotte is expensive. I'm not interested in North Carolina. I like South Carolina better. But people are relocating to Charlotte by the dozens.
Thanks Charlene, it was a pleasure working with you! South Carolina has a lot to offer in terms of affordability. And many more options coming soon. We’ll be sharing more from Fort Mill, Indian Trail, Clover, Gaffney, Spartanburg, and Columbia soon. Thanks for watching!
@@LivingInCharlotteTeam just the bias is a bit strong here. not hating or mad just makes it seem “expected” what was gonna happen. completely defeats the purpose of a comparison when there’s bias involved.
@@sellinggoods4527 what exact data is biased? We put together a 30-page research brief for this one so I’d love to know how we could make the vids better! Thanks!
This guy has not done his research as he left out the HBCU's that are in Charlotte and Raleigh. Such an omission is almost offensive or at least a very strong slight against HBCU's.
Raleigh does not have a personality. Nothing that’s its signature like other cities. When thinking of a city something unique should stand out like New York, LA, Charlotte, Atlanta, New Orleans, Nashville, etc. Raleigh is…bland.
Raleigh is so great! Better job opportunities and people! Charlotte has huge centers of rude people that smoke weed and are loud Raleigh is much more peaceful
I’ve lived in both cities but Charlotte SUCKS!!! Give Raleigh better transportation and actually talk about Raleigh’s real night life and it would have won this one easily!
Haha to each their own! I’ve lived in 15 cities and 11 states, but when I found Charlotte it was home for sure. Glad you found your home too. Charlotte has Blackbox Theater, Trio, music festivals, countless lounges and bars, all of SouthEnd, Optimist, Plaza, and theaters in Myers Park, Charlotte Proper, NoDa, and most major suburbs, plus the Symphony Orchestra and all the pro sports teams. I know I’m forgetting a lot more. But Raleigh does have the Hurricane for NHL fans. Please share any nightlife people should check out in Raleigh when making a comparison. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Bs you've never been to South End Raleigh need Durham for entertainment. Your Airport don't rank in the top 10 like Charlotte and y'all don't even have a light rail
Raleigh is completely over rated. Street racing is definately a problem. Crime is definately on the rise. No idea why you would say that Raleigh is friendly... it all depends on the street or neighborhood you are in. I find Raleigh to be very fake nice and people close themselves in their homes.
*Raleigh is beautiful and perfect place to settle down for a family, but Charlotte just offers so much more as a city and the suburbs are great too! Not to mention incredible diversity.*
I'm a Statistical Analyst and Relocation Specialist and am very familiar with both areas. I live in metro Charlotte and have family in Raleigh/Durham. Though Raleigh has its merits, Charlotte offers much more overall, both as a CITY and as a METRO AREA. Charlotte's downtown is exponentially better, more to do, has a better urban feel. Much better transportation assets (airport/light rail/street cars/trollies). Many more unique recreational assets that most metro areas in the U.S. do not have: Charlotte - 1. major theme park (Carowinds), 2. major water park (Carolina Harbor), 3. major outdoor center (US National Whitewater Center), 4. NFL Football, 5. NBA Basketball, 6. MLS Soccer, and 7. NASCAR. Raleigh - 1. NHL Hockey. Parks, greeways, rivers, lakes, museums, food scene, etc., both have a good amount of these typical things. Charlotte metro has much more. It's not even close. Both have 2 of the strongest economies in the nation, but the Charlotte Metro Area's Buying Power (income vs. overall cost of living) is better, so there's more value to each dollar. Charlotte's geographical location is better, allowing day trips to pretty much any part of North Carolina AND South Carolina, with the exception of the Outer Banks. The metro area covers NC and SC, giving residents 2 states from which to choose to live. So Charlotte wins by a mile when objectively looking at ALL quality of life metrics.
I can tell you you're great at your job but you already know that. And also I didn't know a job like yours existed. Great info
I’m looking to move to NC and This was exactly what I was looking for, thank you for sharing this.
Where would you suggest a retired couple look for a home with a golf course Not in a retirement community.
Charlotte also has some very nice high end neighborhoods if you have the $
Fair enough as a Charlotte native. Culture is tricky. The art and music scene is more independent artists vibe in Raleigh, while Charlotte feels more commercial.
The Universities and job market bring a lot of diversity which spill out in many scenes. Numerous local businesses speak to this. The triangle as a whole has hipster vibe. Charlotte is catching up there, but highlights big ticket aspects. Pro teams and banking at its core. Charlotte’s trajectory feels a bit like Atlanta, but we’ll see. No telling how Raleigh goes, intertwined with Chapel hill and Durham
Im born and raised in NC and im repping QC to the end 👍🏾💯
As someone who doesn't drive but still wants to work, Charlotte seems ideal. But I love the safety and education aspects in Raleigh. I would prefer to live in the suburbs of the city. My career path is either higher education or mental health care. My niece does have seasonal allergies. I don't need snow. I live in Chicago, so I won't miss it when I leave it.
Wonderful job and so easy to understand 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 thanks Bro
Glad it was helpful for you! What brings you to North Carolina?
I moved from Charlotte to Raleigh last year. Best thing I’ve ever done for me and my family. The traffic is CLT and is absurd. People are rude. And much more dangerous. Raleigh and the Triangle has great job opportunities for tech and biotech.
u are so right about the rudeness of people in charlotte .ive lived in a few different states and i haven't experienced rudeness like i have in charlotte and they seem to be proud of it
Lived in Raleigh during college....but now living in Charlotte....Love it here....I cant think of moving to Raleigh again ...just not for me....
Thanks for video review.❤
Hope it helps! What got you looking at living in NC?
Thank you for this breakdown I want to retire in NC … years years ago I lived in Fayetteville and loved the state. I just left Charlotte last week and plan on visiting Raleigh in 2025
Come back NC misses you!
Team Charlotte for sure. Looking to move in a few months packing as we speak. Have fam and friends in Mecklenburg and Charlotte. Looking for a home in the subs,3.5 maybe nice home 350,000, need to look for health also. Thanks
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I had trouble listening to you because I was busy staring at the top button of your polo being buttoned up.
@@DTRIPLESOWKOW glad I’m not the only one that hated that 😂 version 2 of this video will come out soon with a much better polo 😂
@ I’m moving to Raleigh next week actually so hurry with that video lol
Having lived in both Raleigh and Charlotte, I can clearly affirm that Raleigh is much better and friendly environment for expats. Need to stay in Charlotte for a while but when God permits, hope to moving back to Raleigh asap ❤️
Yh it's better for retirement
Queen City
I chose Charlotte over Raleigh any day frfr QC up in the 🏠👍🏾💯
But I got a lot of love for Raleigh tho 💯
Charlotte by far
combien coute l'éducation pour chacune des deux villes?
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is pollen really a problem in Raleigh?
Every spring and fall… I’ve been on Claritin again for the last week and it’s not nearly as bad as springtime. But it’s manageable and the weather is so nice I don’t mind! Is that important, do you have really bad allergies?
@LivingInCharlotteTeam cloves is and is natural 🎉
Both are great cities but I don't know how you can compare the health care in Charlotte and Raleigh and not give the latter city the point. Doctors per person? I'd prefer world class university hospitals to a little extra wait time for non-emergency health care.
Absolutely agreed! I’m not sure about anyone else, but the only time I go the closest doctor would be for emergency care. Any other time I spend weeks researching the absolute best physician and travel to them. But if you’re in reasonably good health, I wouldn’t choose where I live assuming that my health will substantially decline.
At the 12:43min mark you say “Raleigh is a bit farther from the coast.” Distances according to Google Maps::
Raleigh to Wilmington = 124.9 miles
Charlotte to Wilmington = 200.8 miles
Sure, if you want to go to Wilmington. My future in-laws live in Myrtle Beach so I go there more often.
Triangle to Myrtle Beach = 159.0 miles
Charlotte to Myrtle Beach = 153.5 miles
Thanks for watching!
@@LivingInCharlotteTeamMyrtle beach is one of the worst beaches to go too though lol. The banks are much better experience
What about criminal justice jobs
Charlotte should’ve won a point with lifestyle. Ballantyne, and South Park weren’t even mentioned and they’re both in Charlotte City limits. When talking about Raleigh Apex and Cary was mentioned. For Charlotte you could’ve mentioned Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson.
Excellent video
Next time talk about tornadoes
I was born and raised in the Midwest… North Carolina don’t get tornadoes worth talking about 😂 (half joking) Thanks for the question! I’ll add to notes for upcoming videos! What other questions do you have about Charlotte, Raleigh, and North Carolina in general?
How is Raleigh when it comes to interracial families?
I've had a couple clients comment that both Charlotte & Raleigh felt very progressive in that sense, but Charlotte more-so. Hope this helps!
@@LivingInCharlotteTeam Appreciate it. I would be coming from California, and I just don’t want to end up in a bad situation in terms of racial problems.
@@SportsKingReacts Have you visited? If you haven't been to either check out both and see what you think! The best way to feel out areas is to see them and feel the vibe. NC has a reputation for being very rural and backwoods, and that's just not true. Or at least that was my impression before my old corporate job sent me here for a project. Either way, my team has agents in both Charlotte & Raleigh and would be happy to help consult and help you either way! Text or call anytime 980-449-3750
TEAM CHARLOTTE 100%
@@hlatino03 Let me be the first to say WELCOME! Charlotte is the best! 🎉
It’s crazy how you mentioned none of Raleigh’s nightlife. Yes, Charlotte has more, but Charlotte definitely has more than festivals.
Charlotte or Raleigh?
@@LivingInCharlotteTeam Raleigh most definitely!
Raleigh
Raleigh got hella night life ,, it's Soo many bars all up and down Glenwood, smh ..all Dem clubs too , then they got all that new night life in mid town North Hills ! Raleigh nice tho !
Charlotte 🎉🎉
Charlotte is a party city. Raleigh is more mature. It all depends on where you're at in life.
That is not true. Charlotte has way more to offer whether u are young or retired. Raleigh is just plain COUNTRY😂
Great video!
Charlotte is expensive. I'm not interested in North Carolina. I like South Carolina better. But people are relocating to Charlotte by the dozens.
Thanks Charlene, it was a pleasure working with you! South Carolina has a lot to offer in terms of affordability. And many more options coming soon. We’ll be sharing more from Fort Mill, Indian Trail, Clover, Gaffney, Spartanburg, and Columbia soon. Thanks for watching!
Comparing NC to SC is like comparing NY to CT.
South Carolina is a lot better, Greenville 🔥
@@PrideT2D SC is a joke. You might as well be living in Alabama!
@@PrideT2Dnot true. Even people not from the Carolinas call NC the better Carolina
Not even shocked Charlotte won. Dudes channel name is “Living in Charlotte Team.” Gotta etch out Charlotte so people contact them and they make money.
What can I say, there’s a reason I moved to Charlotte and NOT Raleigh. 🤷🏻♂️ Thanks for watching!
@@LivingInCharlotteTeam just the bias is a bit strong here. not hating or mad just makes it seem “expected” what was gonna happen. completely defeats the purpose of a comparison when there’s bias involved.
@@sellinggoods4527 what exact data is biased? We put together a 30-page research brief for this one so I’d love to know how we could make the vids better! Thanks!
This guy has not done his research as he left out the HBCU's that are in Charlotte and Raleigh. Such an omission is almost offensive or at least a very strong slight against HBCU's.
Depends on the demographic, I personally would pick Charlotte.
Im a Raleigh-Cary guy. Charlotte doesnt compare.
Yea, anything to stop people from moving to Raleigh, i am good with ! YEA CHARLOTTE IS THE BEST ! PLEASE MOVE THERE INSTEAD OF RALEIGH
@@lavarabattle9762 reading this I almost believed Raleigh was better for 0.1 seconds 🤣
Raleigh does not have a personality. Nothing that’s its signature like other cities. When thinking of a city something unique should stand out like New York, LA, Charlotte, Atlanta, New Orleans, Nashville, etc. Raleigh is…bland.
I prefer Raleigh
Ok Raleigh with the better lifestyle is bull crap!
Raleigh is so great! Better job opportunities and people! Charlotte has huge centers of rude people that smoke weed and are loud Raleigh is much more peaceful
Please don’t come to Raleigh we got enough people go to Charlotte please 😂
I’ve lived in both cities but Charlotte SUCKS!!! Give Raleigh better transportation and actually talk about Raleigh’s real night life and it would have won this one easily!
Haha to each their own! I’ve lived in 15 cities and 11 states, but when I found Charlotte it was home for sure. Glad you found your home too. Charlotte has Blackbox Theater, Trio, music festivals, countless lounges and bars, all of SouthEnd, Optimist, Plaza, and theaters in Myers Park, Charlotte Proper, NoDa, and most major suburbs, plus the Symphony Orchestra and all the pro sports teams. I know I’m forgetting a lot more. But Raleigh does have the Hurricane for NHL fans. Please share any nightlife people should check out in Raleigh when making a comparison. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@LivingInCharlotteTeam Glenwood South District and Downtown are the two main districts for nightlife!
Bs you've never been to South End Raleigh need Durham for entertainment. Your Airport don't rank in the top 10 like Charlotte and y'all don't even have a light rail
Raleigh is completely over rated. Street racing is definately a problem. Crime is definately on the rise. No idea why you would say that Raleigh is friendly... it all depends on the street or neighborhood you are in. I find Raleigh to be very fake nice and people close themselves in their homes.
agree!
Same!