Greensboro-High Point Metro Area, NC Rankings


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The Greensboro-High Point, NC Metro Area is ranked highly in several categories by BestPlaces. For example, the Metro Area has a cost of living index score of 91, which is 11% lower than the US average. As such, it is an attractive destination for those looking to save money on their living expenses. Additionally, Greensboro-High Point has an excellent education system with high test scores and a student-teacher ratio that is much lower than the US average. This makes it an ideal place for students or families to call home. Furthermore, Greensboro-High Point receives a favorable crime rate rating from BestPlaces and is known as a safe place to live and raise children. Lastly, the Metro Area has excellent job opportunities with strong employment growth rates and plenty of open positions in various industries. With all of these factors taken into consideration, it is no surprise why Greensboro-High Point ranks so highly among its peers according to BestPlaces rankings.

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