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Ditto on the comments from nclover. Another former PGH'er here! I moved to the Triangle last summer from Bellevue, and though it took several months to adjust to NC, I'm starting to like it very much. It may never feel like "home sweet home", like Pittsburgh (and/or Western PA) always will in my heart.....but it is a very nice place to live.
In terms of safety, I would not be overly concerned with the Triangle area. As in Pittsburgh, you learn what neighborhoods to avoid (e.g., the Hill District, North Side, Garfield, etc.) and use basic common sense if you're in questionable areas. I'm sure there are pockets in Raleigh that are unsafe, as there are in Durham, too. But I wouldn't cross the Triangle off our your list b/c of safety -- really. Crimes can occur anywhere, but it's just not a major problem here. No more compared to Pittsburgh, that's for sure.
Good luck! If you have any specific questions about NC (relative to Pittsburgh), feel free to PM me.
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RN Relocating from Pittsburgh...Need advice
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