Considering moving from Orange County, CA - advice

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9/24/2006
My new job allows me to live any place on the east / mid USA close to a major airport. I have been looking at Austin, Memphis, Nashville, Atlanta and now Raleigh. I am a senior IT person, single and 50s. Like sunny, warmish climate, affordable housing, cultural diversity and respect for education. And, if this job does not work out, I would need to find a similar senior IT position.
Is Raleigh such a place?
BTW, I of Indian (Asia) origin and would like to renew my cultural ties. However I equally love all cultures and mix well.
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