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That's because you live in Winston-Salem. That's not Charlotte; Charlotte is full of transplants. The difference between the two cities is like night and day in that regard. I can't stand it when people judge an entire state by their experience in just one city. How about if I judged the entire state of California by living in Fresno, or the entire state of Texas by living in Waco? That's just senseless.
I agree, Akhenaton06! Winston-Salem or the Triad region as a whole should not be a measuring stick for comparing NC as a whole. Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte are areas that are full of transplants. I don't know how much time that poster has spent in either Charlotte or Raleigh, but I know those 2 areas are MUCH different from the Triad region, period, as both Charlotte and Raleigh are much more vibrant and progressive than Greensboro or Winston-Salem!
In your shoes at your age being single, I would choose Dallas first, followed by Houston. I would think twice about Atlanta, Charlotte, or Raleigh. Dallas is extremely popular with your age group...there is a lot of nightlife there and a huge singles scene. Its not NYC by any means, but it has the best you will find this side of the Mason-Dixon line outside of Miami. Houston is right up with Dallas as far as amenities but the culture is a bit different. Houston is more southern and is not as uptight and fashion conscious as Dallas. Atlanta is simply not impressive in any way. Its too sprawled to feel like a real city and the nightlife is very spread out. It is also notorious for having much higher crime than Dallas or Houston. Charlotte, while nice, is more of a family city than a singles city, and Raleigh is just too small. Bottom line...Dallas or Houston are the only real choices in your list.
Why do people keep saying that Charlotte is to family-oriented? Maybe I don't hang out in the more suburban sections of Charlotte, but when I'm in Uptown or other areas surrounding Uptown, all I see are young singles and I feel the nightlife is pretty decent! Neither Uptown Charlotte nor the surrounding areas of Uptown is family-oriented. The further south you go in Charlotte, starting @ South Park Mall, is where it gets more suburban and family-centered!
Dallas is awesome, it is just a nicer version of Houston. Houston is always humid has a much higher poverty rate, and there is more to do in Dallas as well.
Dallas is awesome, it is just a nicer version of Houston. Houston is always humid has a much higher poverty rate, and there is more to do in Dallas as well.
Drugs are bad for you man. Stay away from that stuff.
All the aforementioned cities are nice, but I suppose it would come down to where you could find work. I live in Charlotte and love it here, but jobs are a bit tight, much like everywhere else. Good luck in your search!
Its sounds like the OP wants something pretty big Raleigh/Durham and Charlotte are mid size but Atlanta,Houston and Dallas look like better fits for what you want.
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