Western North Carolina locations did not rank well on Niche's list of best places to live in the state. The top-ranked places to live in North Carolina are primarily suburbs of Raleigh and Charlotte.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Two Triangle cities are among the top 100 places to live in the country in 2025, according to a new study. The report from Livability ...

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U.S. News ranked 250 places based on value, quality of life, job market and desirability. Here’s how NC fared compared to the nation.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Livability ranked Raleigh and Durham among the top 100 US cities to live in 2025. Both cities earned high scores for economy, ...