North Carolina VS South Carolina Living? Which is better? (Charlotte: fit in, neighborhoods)

[Mutiny77]

The biggest issue here is that you are comparing entire states instead of comparing specific cities/metro areas within states. If your friend was aware that a big part of a "high quality lifestyle" for you was a liberal/progressive area and suggested Virginia, then he/she was more than likely referring to Northern Virginia primarily and the other sizable urban areas (Richmond, Hampton Roads). I can't imagine that they'd suggest a small town in southern Virginia knowing what you prefer in a place to live.

[FortunateNFree]

Hmmm... you’re definitely right. We will know for sure because he has to put in a transfer to one of those areas. I guess whichever location accepts his transfer is where we will be moving to. So far, I believe Charlotte might work for us. I’m sure we can find a nice place out there. I know Concord is smaller and probably has better traffic but we haven’t heard anyone recommend Concord as a good place for us to live so, Charlotte might be good. No matter what, when we go visit in a few months, we will definitely drive through Concord and see how it is as well. I don’t want my husband worrying about traveling too far to get to work. I am blessed enough to work virtually.

Thanks so much!

Originally Posted by BC1960

Yes, its near the airport. And as an FYI, those 2 locations are 30 to 45 minutes apart during rush hour, so it would be nice to know which one he'll work at beforehand.

[FortunateNFree]

Hey!

Thanks so responding! Well my former fried actually was referring to Richmond area but we chose Chester, VA because it was more Suburban and some cheaper places. Also she lives in Richmond. She never mentioned NOVA at all. I honestly don’t like the Richmond area whatsoever. I wish we would have chosen to Live in NOVA in the beginning. Now we’re just ready to leave VA altogether based on the bad experience we’ve encountered living here. It’s been damn near four years and we are fro NY. Prior to NY I lived in Chicago. Maybe the southern states are hard for me and my husband to get used to.


QUOTE=Mutiny77;51001627]The biggest issue here is that you are comparing entire states instead of comparing specific cities/metro areas within states. If your friend was aware that a big part of a "high quality lifestyle" for you was a liberal/progressive area and suggested Virginia, then he/she was more than likely referring to Northern Virginia primarily and the other sizable urban areas (Richmond, Hampton Roads). I can't imagine that they'd suggest a small town in southerner Virginia knowing what you prefer in a place to live.[/quote]

[FortunateNFree]

Thanks so much for your response though! It really means a lot.

Originally Posted by Mutiny77

The biggest issue here is that you are comparing entire states instead of comparing specific cities/metro areas within states. If your friend was aware that a big part of a "high quality lifestyle" for you was a liberal/progressive area and suggested Virginia, then he/she was more than likely referring to Northern Virginia primarily and the other sizable urban areas (Richmond, Hampton Roads). I can't imagine that they'd suggest a small town in southern Virginia knowing what you prefer in a place to live.

[UDcc123]

Originally Posted by FortunateNFree

we haven’t heard anyone recommend Concord as a good place for us to live

That's because Concord is just a suburb of Charlotte. On this board, when you're asking: Charlotte, Raleigh, or South Carolina?...we're going to loop all the following into "Charlotte": Mooresville/Huntersville/Gastonia/Concord/Matthews/Pineville/Fort Mill (SC)/etc


Once you've decided: "Ok...we're set on Charlotte...now which areas should we consider"...then that's a different conversation. But if your husband's job is "Uptown Charlotte or Concord"...then honestly you could live in one and commute to the other in under an hour at rush hour.

[Mutiny77]

Originally Posted by FortunateNFree

Hey!

Thanks so responding! Well my former fried actually was referring to Richmond area but we chose Chester, VA because it was more Suburban and some cheaper places. Also she lives in Richmond. She never mentioned NOVA at all. I honestly don’t like the Richmond area whatsoever. I wish we would have chosen to Live in NOVA in the beginning. Now we’re just ready to leave VA altogether based on the bad experience we’ve encountered living here. It’s been damn near four years and we are fro NY. Prior to NY I lived in Chicago. Maybe the southern states are hard for me and my husband to get used to.

And yes, you do have to consider regional differences. In practically all of the South, the more liberal areas are urban islands surrounded by conservative suburban/rural areas and the suburban/rural areas often have more influence on the state level than the urban areas.

[JeffDavisCSA]

NY tops most Southern States??? BWAHAHAHA. I haven't laughed that hard all day.

Originally Posted by FortunateNFree

Are you freaking kidding me? You’re joking right? Virginia is a horrible, backwards, and racist state. What culture are you? If you don’t mind me asking . NY tops most Southern states and the only reason I don’t move back is because we cannot afford it sadly. I honestly don’t appreciate your condescending feedback. I am asking serious questions about relocating. I’m not kidding around. Thanks for nothing.

[FortunateNFree]

Well that’s you’re opinion. Laugh all you want. I don’t know why you bother responding to my thread if you’re not going to offer any helpful advice.

[FortunateNFree]

Oh ok, because those areas are all part of the Charlotte area. I’m sorry, didn’t know but thanks so much for clearing that up. I’m learning much more about the Charlotte area from all of yous, compared to when I try researching on my own. I think if we do settle on NC the Charlotte area will be suitable for us. It seems to be a beautiful area. I was interested in Raleigh before but don’t believe anyAmazon facilities are out there and that is where my husband will be working.

Thanks so much for your feedback!

Originally Posted by UDcc123

That's because Concord is just a suburb of Charlotte. On this board, when you're asking: Charlotte, Raleigh, or South Carolina?...we're going to loop all the following into "Charlotte": Mooresville/Huntersville/Gastonia/Concord/Matthews/Pineville/Fort Mill (SC)/etc


Once you've decided: "Ok...we're set on Charlotte...now which areas should we consider"...then that's a different conversation. But if your husband's job is "Uptown Charlotte or Concord"...then honestly you could live in one and commute to the other in under an hour at rush hour.

[Myles313]

I thought Raleigh was still being considered for Amazon’s second headquarter.