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Raleigh, NC is ranked as one of the best cities to live in the United States according to BestPlaces.net. It has a thriving economy and high quality of life, making it an attractive city for people looking to move. The city has a strong job market, with unemployment rates below the national average, providing ample opportunities for those searching for employment. Additionally, Raleigh offers an array of cultural and recreational activities such as museums, parks, theatres and more. In addition to its excellent quality of life, Raleigh also boasts a low cost of living compared to other large metropolises in America. All these reasons combined make Raleigh one of the most desirable places to live in the country.

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#8 Most Competitive Public Colleges
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#16 Best Green Cities
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#18 Most Competitive Private Colleges
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#68 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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I moved to Raleigh in 2018. Before that, I lived in Orange County CA, Boulder CO, South Africa, Northern California, Arizona, and Toronto. I say all this to give  More

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Excellent for a great many people or categories of people. As far as prices: ratio of wage and job opportunity here with housing remains one of the better ones in the  More

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Over 1 years ago

I attended university here in the early 90s and came back around 2005 and never left. I'm surprised at the other negative reviews honestly. Yes, housing is pricey in  More

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