One city in North Carolina is being recognized as one of the best places to live in the entire country, joining a list of cities in states like Texas, Florida and California.
Bankrate analyzed data from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau in five categories — well-being, job markets, affordability, migration and diversity — to compile a list of the 10 best places to live in the U.S. in 2023, and one North Carolina city made the list.
According to the list, Raleigh ranks No. 5 as one of the best places in the country to call home. North Carolina's capital city has an average salary of $60,884, an unemployment rate of 3.3%, median home sale price fo $432,430, and earned a well-being score of 67.0 out of 100 and a diversity score of 62.1 out of 100.
Here's what the site had to say:
"As one of the three corners of the state's famed Research Triangle, Raleigh has made a name for itself as an East Coast center of innovation, and there are plans for a billion-dollar Apple campus coming soon. Even if you aren't chasing career ambitions in the tech or research sector, this state capital is equally appealing due to a mild year-round climate, a blossoming foodie scene and plenty of opportunities to cheer for the hometown NC State Wolfpack."
These are the Top 10 best places to live in 2023:
- Round Rock, Texas
- Sarasota, Florida
- Tacoma, Washington
- Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Arlington, Texas
- Fort Meyers, Florida
- Oakland, California
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Port St. Lucie, Florida
Check out the full report at bankrate.com to read up on what makes these cities stand out among the rest.