Even in the suburbs here there are towers that you'd consider skyscrapers in Raleigh. Today it's 26°C with good air quality (42 µg/m3). Can you elaborate? I live in a suburb of Chicago. The young people love to parrot the “Yankee” rhetoric and have no idea why they’re saying it or calling us that, so tiring after a while. [–]Zeohawk 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children). I live less than 3mi from union station in raleigh and it takes me 75-90 minutes to get there or moore square on a bus... longer than it would take to walk, if there weren't an extremely unsafe stretch of road in the middle), and the housing prices are rising so rapidly that most of the folks that made the city interesting seem to be unable to afford to live here anymore and are leaving (and are being replaced by vapid asshats that have internalized their repression under capitalism into consumption fetishism and a mocking disdain for anyone with radical politics). The community of people who live in Cary, NC is part of what makes the area so special. Mine got worse but cleared up with one Zyrtek every day. Just a few weeks ago there was an anti-gay protest downtown. I’m not religious so this makes it tough for me seeing as how religious and churchgoing people here are VERY judgmental and are always quick with some shit to say. You are about 20 minutes from great hiking opportunities. Your opinion is just as valid as anyone else's. Still a great region to move to if you just want to raise a family in Cary/Morrisville/Garner and hold down a desk job at a tech company. I've always lived near here so I don't totally fit the question, but I've traveled a good bit and have some opinions about what sucks here. In New Orleans we got hard freezes a lot but it stayed sunny. My wife, however, has really only ever known dry heat. Downside: My family is 2000 miles away in seattle. It is home to the oldest research park in the United States, with over 200 companies and 50,000 people working at the Research Triangle Park. [–][deleted] 24 points25 points26 points 3 years ago* (1 child), Inb4 someone says "I've been stuck in the airport terminal for years harharhar". It's cold from about November to March. [–]mimms1980[S] 21 points22 points23 points 3 years ago (1 child). Two hours from the ocean and almost no one has seafood, Wtf? I instinctually downvoted this at first because my experience has been the direct opposite. You will find a variety of fitness options available to you in Raleigh, NC. For those of you relocating to Apex, Abbington is a neighborhood you will want to check out. Having access to high-quality healthcare is an advantage that is important to consider in any community. They LOVE blaming Northerners for stuff they don’t like about the area, such as how it’s “changing”, real small town mentality. And it's boring. While I absolutely love it (aside from the air quality), I also am just ready for a new adventure. Raleigh is always voted the best place to live in America, and the reason why is ridiculously obvious. There are lots of republicans and plenty of guns, as expected, but it isn’t some scary-ass place. These data are based on 1107 entries in the past 18 months from 161 different contributors. Although the rivalry between Duke and UNC is globally famous, NC State is the largest university in the state, educating over 35,000 students each year. In my opinion, it's becoming a mad house. [–]Jc590 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (0 children). I own a house here in Raleigh, I have a yard. All the doldrum of a small town without the small-town charm. It's un-American! It was a bitch it 2006. But GPS figures that out for me now. If you don’t drink, then you can obviously ignore this advantage, but it is certainly something to consider as part of the moving process. Well, my comment was mostly in jest. This . I mean, it is OK. [–]Jc590 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children). Same house would be $550,000 in suburbs of Nashville. [–]GardenBlissUS 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children). I know, but at least Denver and Austin have a road grid and they're theoretically capable of increasing their density. Like I said before, zero culture so no good Italian food. If you want something with diversity and excitement go somewhere else. 6. That’s so rarely the case every time I meet someone. [–]sparklybubs 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (0 children). We aim to deliver bite-sized pieces of infotainment about where you live. It’s fucking infuriating. They LOVE tailgating, it’s insane. On a warm year, you can see it start as soon as February and lasting until the end of October. So, really, nice area now with potential for improvement, but seems more likely to be heading in a bad direction (lightly restricted development chasing nothing but high income residents, fundamentally shifting the region's demographics), at least near/in the cities. Minneapolis (to me) is much more diverse, has a prettier skyline and offers a lot more nightlife/recreation. People travel from all over the world to visit the various courses, so make sure that you take advantage of their quality if you start living here. Where you lived before sometimes matters when living in Raleigh. I came from a town with very little to do. The median list price of homes in Raleigh, NC was $305,000 in February 2020, trending up 7% year-over-year. I played for a few seasons and had so many invitations to dinners, drinks, parties, concerts, etc that it was a bit overwhelming (I'm a bit of an introvert but it sounds right up your alley). Zero culture, very black or white, literally. We use data, analytics, and a sense of humor to determine quality of life for places across the nation. Because you are living in the southeast, the weather in North Carolina is not always something that offers four prominent seasons. [–]surgesilk 5 points6 points7 points 3 years ago (0 children), [–][deleted] 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]Spartan775Hurricanes 23 points24 points25 points 3 years ago (1 child). Of course it’s not overnight this has been happening for decades just increasing a lot recently. It’s the south. I’ve lived in NYC for 35 years and being here was the first real “new” car I’ve ever owned, I had to spring for one cuz I realized how much driving I’d have to do and didn’t want to take my chance with an old beat up car, now I’m stuck with monthly payments. [–]ALenovoThinkPad 5 points6 points7 points 3 years ago (1 child). We aim to deliver infotainment about where you live that your real estate agent won't tell you. This region has 3 of the 5 top golf courses in the state as ranked by the NC Golf Panel. I live on a lake here presently, so that does help a bit at times, thankfully. Thank youuuuu Art Pope. Southern living has ranked Raleigh as one of the top cities to dine in. [–][deleted] 7 points8 points9 points 3 years ago (2 children). At first I thought it was just the people I rolled with for a little while, nope, it’s 95% of the people I’ve ever met here. So maybe it's a frame of reference thing? HomeSnacks is based in Raleigh, NC. 23 Pros and Cons of Living in South Carolina, 18 Major Advantages and Disadvantages of the Payback Period, 20 Advantages and Disadvantages of Leasing a Car, 19 Advantages and Disadvantages of Debt Financing, 24 Key Advantages and Disadvantages of a C Corporation, 16 Biggest Advantages and Disadvantages of Mediation, 18 Advantages and Disadvantages of a Gated Community, 17 Big Advantages and Disadvantages of Focus Groups, 17 Key Advantages and Disadvantages of Corporate Bonds, 19 Major Advantages and Disadvantages of Annuities, 17 Biggest Advantages and Disadvantages of Advertising. Downtown may be a different story. (☞゚ヮ゚)☞, [–]bwirth2 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). and join one of thousands of communities. [–]sparklybubs 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]blister333 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children), Cost of living and churning make Raleigh enjoyable, [–][deleted] 15 points16 points17 points 3 years ago (8 children). People who moved to the Raleigh-Durham area and regret it, why. I'm from Alabama and am proudly liberal. There are some great people here...there are also a lot of racists, men who look down on women, etc. Northers. Now I know never to go near Charleston! I’ve already met a ton of very welcoming people here and feel like I’m not absolutely miserable and isolated anymore :). Raleigh is not a pretty place, imo. 9. A single person costs: $1,874 per month. [–]unknown_lamer 9 points10 points11 points 3 years ago* (0 children). [–]SuperPolombian 5 points6 points7 points 3 years ago (1 child), When I read this I said, hey this sounds like someone I know...:p, [–]ElectricPresident 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (0 children). Raleigh is a strong liberal & accepting city (welcome to Raleigh y’all campaign) but 30 miles outside and you see some pretty hateful stuff and I hate it. ... RoadSnacks is based in Raleigh, NC. And trust me, I really went out there and tried my best to explore the area. Overall, I think that if you’re a person who is good at easily making friends, plugging in, and don’t mind the occasional traffic issue that you’ll find this area very pleasant & full of things to do. Is having access to plenty of cold, refreshing beer ever a disadvantage? It’s, like, 3 buildings. If you are trying to rent an apartment when you decide to live in Raleigh, then the average cost per month is just under $1,000. That's pretty rude. I guess my point still stands using a smaller city such as Minneapolis. Depends on how educated you are on the topic IMO. i was SO over NYC. Just my experience that friendships here tend to be less well developed than in previous places I've lived. When you call this North Carolina city home, then you will be in close proximity to the largest beer garden in the world. BUGS. After leaving...it feels like Raleigh was super sleepy and didn't have much to offer. If you’re debating between Austin and the Triangle- I’d say go there. Some things just hit too close to home and it makes people get defensive. During a hot day at the peak of the summer, you might need to add a couple of more hours to that total. When you consider the slower pace of life and the fact that everyone is so friendly, it tends to be a pleasant place to settle down when you’re ready to do so. You will find several communities in the city supporting this sport as well, with Lonnie Poole providing an excellent venue to put in some swings. Really creepy robotic white people. [–]Ghostfaceknittah 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (1 child), Everyone is over-educated, so it's hard to get good employment without multiple degrees, People are less friendly than I'm used to (from N.O.). Charlotte is the 17th most populous city in the country... [–]youngjean -4 points-3 points-2 points 3 years ago (0 children), Interesting! on the topic of driving, I’m not sure how many family members you have that drive but be prepared to have to provide a car for each, there’s no sharing in this type of city where you have to drive EVERYWHERE. and we'd say "Louisiana" and they'd say "Well, you're in the South NOW! Before leaving Raleigh, I LOVED IT. If your idea of a good time is to visit a museum with the family, have a picnic on a sunny day in a park, or explore a vibrant arts scene, then Raleigh is going to have a lot to offer you. [–]ALenovoThinkPad 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago (1 child), [–]agree-with-you 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (0 children), [–]Zeohawk 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (1 child). You're definitely correct. That myth that the South is nothing but conservatives is a bunch of bull hockey. Raleigh costs $2,996 per month to live and work remotely with 59 mbps internet speed, is a mediocre place for digital nomads to live. This institution adds over $6.5 billion to the economy, which is the equivalent of almost 90,000 jobs. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I have a knack for being the recommendation friend. You are also two hours from the mountains when living here for skiing and snowboarding. Yea I take a cocktail of meds but sometimes the plant sperm penetrates my protection. Seven cities in the past fifteen years. Rise donuts too. In addition, the tech scene in LA was not the same as it is now but was doing well in Raleigh (I also work in tech). I'm left leaning and live in raleigh proper a few minutes walk from downtown and this place is frustratingly liberal sometimes. The city of Raleigh is exceptionally beautiful. [–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (0 children). I’ll be brutally honest, I moved here cuz I let a girl and I wanted to get out so bad, I totally jumped the gun. Living Some of the best places to visit include the Museum of Art, which features a 164-acre outdoor park, special exhibits, and sculptures to make it the largest facility of its type in the United States. Thanks. Housing costs in Raleigh are very competitive compared to other cities of comparable size. For me, I was getting sinus infections almost every single week. I see the stupid "thank you Jesus" yard signs everywhere.

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