TRUTH OF LIVING IN CHARLOTTE,NC VS. RALEIGH, NC| THE GOOD, THE BAD & MORE| LIA LAVON 

I agree

It is if you want to live in a place for 20 years .

facts!

Yes. I agree. Mortgage means death. Paying money to own a house that a person is renting from the bank.

Also, you are such an intelligent beautiful and personable woman.

how are you liking Raleigh so far? And what hospital is your contract?

Would you recommend your company? How did you like the hospital?

how was it ? did you like raleigh?

Yes, moved here a couple of years ago and financially things aren’t good. Moving

Yea im in charlotte but I love Raleigh more and its probably cuz I don't care about nightlife post 20s. Charlotte is definitely getting expensive now with prices on the rise and the high price buildings going up!

@@andreanalife what do you do for fun in Raleigh? I'm not into clubs either. How are the restaurants? What are the people like overall? Easy to approach or standoffish, if you're Black? Have you had experiences where you were blatantly discriminated against?

I’m interested in moving to nc and can’t choose between the two. This is great information!

I've been in North Carolina for years now and have yet to met someone to marry me. It is a cookie cutter town for people who are from North Carolina or white people. I'm just been honest and I'm not being negative. North Carolina is however a beautiful state due to them charging so much for taxes. It is a very expensive place to live.

@@Jj-ke3ug maybe its you lol

Congratulations sis 🙏🏽😊 I love Charlotte, thinking about moving there myself but luckily I work from home so I can live anywhere lol. God bless you and safe travels

Thanks a bunch!! Yes! I am too excited!!

🇬🇧🙋🏾‍♀️Well done 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@@trinity72gp Thanks!

@@Divine_Pisces Thanks. Right now I am remote and from the looks of it that may continue so I am happy to know that I can live in the country (rural) area and be just fine.

Awesome! I love it there too and ready to move back in the fall!

Hey how are you liking it so far? I’m considering relocating.

Hey, how are you liking it so far?

I just heard the part where you addressed teachers. It’s true!.. The salary is what states have to increase. I can say I have 2 Masters and am a NYC native. I easily made $100k in my 1st full year of teaching. When I first started, I was shocked at state and city teaching salary differences.

Wow, I wish teachers here could make that much. Teachers in NC really deserve higher pay.

The nightlife has changed a lot, even before the pandemic.

@@kate.c2759 Yes to NO Life. There’s no Epicenter here anymore. Maybe I’m missing something though y’all let me know!

I have grandparents in their 80’s still currently living who have lived in the south all their lives. Trust me, they are trying to figure out the “great” era as well. But like you mentioned everyone’s opinion is going to be different depending on where you grew up and the level of klan activity and racism in your area.

Same, 1 beds in Detroit are around 1200 for decent quality and safer areas.

Can’t get nothing for that in L.A. 🤦🏾‍♀️

Depends, in the suburbs of Baltimore you could get a 2 bedroom town house for that price.

What about the quality of life? I am planning to move with my family by June. I was shocked when I visited last year, the house prices have definitely gone up. However, I am still considering because the quality of life and living accommodation etc is not the best on Brooklyn.

@@srsmithali For a family NC will probably be good but as your kids grow older they will probably be bored a lot but very nice colleges here. My dad was in the military and moved us back to the states once he retired in the mid 2000s. I was raised in the suburbs in a very nice quiet neighborhood but living here in NC was really boring compared to the country we came from. I lived in FL for a short period in college for a program then came back to finish my degree and I honestly would rather live in FL. It is safe compared to other states, I couldn't imagine raising a family up north from all the stories my friends have told who are from cities like Baltimore, NYC, Philly, etc. I'm probably leaving NC soon because I'm single with no kids and I mostly feel like I'm surround by family oriented people which isn't bad but I rather spend money elsewhere that fits my current lfestyle.

@@kate.c2759 thank you so much for sharing your perspective. I am taking everything into account. My mom and her husband moved to Raleigh in 2010.My husband and I visited and we tried to move to Charlotte but it did not work out. What amazed me back in then was how when we visited Charlotte their was no one in the streets at 1pm. Anyways, I forgot about trying to move some I ended up getting a job in NY. However I knew that one I had kids I did not want to raise them in NY. I have 2 kids now. We have been to Florida and NC it comes down to where I have deeper connections and would have more support with my kids. The reason I am choosing Raleigh is quality of life vs Brooklyn. Right now it's not safe to be out. I compared Brooklyn to Raleigh, there might be a lot more to do here in NY but neither myself nor my kids have experienced it. For many years I stayed in BKLYN because I am thinking oh we have this and that, stores open late etc. However, I rarely find value in those things. I also don't get to go out much with the kids because it's just always so rushy here, exhausting and trying to find park whenever you go somewhere is just a nightmare. I was worried about my children adjusting but my 6 year old can't wait to move. She has more fun going on walks and just being outdoors. She'll get to do waaay more in Raleigh than in Brooklyn. Also she does activities such as swimming and dance here which cost a lot. At least when I move I save money and gain access to pools by living somewhere that has a lot of amenities. I figure we can always go to the beach, the mountains etc. My brother and girlfriend lives in Charlotte and they love it, so we can visit there. I don't need much but I don't like living in NY. I want an easier going life surrounded by serenity, beauty and cleaner air. I know everywhere has its positives and negatives. I look forward to the move as it will change and improve my life as well as my marriage and the quality of my family life. We have a boy and girl and we want to buy a house. The house prices here are crazy compared to the value. So Brooklyn leaves me no choice.

@@gaudycompany8745 Do you have any suggestions as far as housing for a single woman no kids? I went to school for fashion merchandise and design but the cost of living & the pandemic scared me away from NYC but my lease is about to end and it's hard finding jobs in my field that are not based in NYC or LA. I'd prefer to live alone but I know for both cities having roommates would be better financially so I'm open to anything at the moment just trying not to remain stagnant.

OMG!! I FINALLY FOUND SOME ONE WHO...AGREES WITH ME!!

congrats!

Hi. My son is graduating HS soon, and interested in IT. What direction should he go trade school or university?

Me too ☺️

Same!

same but not in july

I hope you all have a smooth transition and wish y'all the best 😊😍

How are you guys liking the move?

I live in Raleigh and my sisters live in Charlotte, and Charlotte’s traffic is much worse than Raleigh.

@@deynissa that confirms my decision lol. I’m trying to move away from too much traffic. Thanks!

Girl, yes! Traffic has become quite the nightmare. It used to be a fun drive.

Yeah me too. Charlotte vs Raleigh. I just want to get out of NJ! Informative video tho.

@@deynissa Oh God, NJ is already jammed packed and I want out as it is.

😂😂😂 Welcome!!

Technically people never own homes lol.. Deep debt

Same. I’m in St. Louis, Mo(born and raised)and I want out. I’m looking at NC, but I’m not stuck between Raleigh and Charolette. Did you ever move? Or did you decide another state?

That's cheaper than in the San Francisco bay area. 2 bedroom apartments start at $1800 all the way to $5000!

What's more important? Living in a city due to it having better entertainment/bigger city or a city with better job opportunities?

@@leonation89 I highly value job security... I'm in R&D. I like different events but not clubs.

Thank you. Yes definitely fewer on RU-vid but I’ve definitely seen a lot of folks coming up on Tik Tok.

Mount Holly is pretty nice, I have an apartment over near that area. I actually think the houses are better in this area compared to the apartments. I noticed a lot of people skip over this area and focus more on buying property on the east/south side of CLT, but there are some really nice houses to be found in Mount Holly and it's a short drive to Huntersville which has a few good shopping centers, restaurants, grocery stores.

I am from Cali too. Mount Holly looks like a good option. I need to go to check it out

I came back to Cali. The weather was too humid for me. I work outside and I’m not gonna deal with it 6 months out the year. The air is very thick and muggy there. Wish I would’ve known. Gas is cheaper but things are also further away from each other. If you work inside, you should be alright after a few weeks of acclimating to the weather. Just stay inside with AC on. The air is very clear here in California. It was a relief when I got back

I am a cali baby. I love everything California has to offer. Except the housing prices. It's expensive 😩 I wish the prices would drop.

If you work in uptown I recommend South Charlotte. North Charlotte is 25 mins away including traffic

@@ebonysoblessed Thanks

@@dd6228 YW. I also created a CLT video too

@@dd6228 north Charlotte is not 25mins from uptown what?😂you can live on either side noda is right next to downtown and on the north side

Because Raleigh is the state capital that's why. Raleigh is where the state government is.

I’m not surprise. Like LeoNation said Raleigh is the state capital. Nearby Durham have a strong health care system with Duke Hospital and the Durham VA Med Center. Raleigh have a strong university system, better job opportunities ( Research Triangle Park, IBM, SAS, Google, Red Hat, Lenovo, and now the Apple Campus). Raleigh Durham is starting to become the Silicon Valley of the south.

Most income competition way more higher paying jobs in the Triangle region.

Hey Chloe, I currently live in Fort Worth, TX. I can say Texas is so huge there are still areas being built up. We have 254 counties! Although, people are moving in from everywhere, to areas where the jobs are like Dallas, Ft Worth, Arlington etc. Homes are being built because there is so much land. Property taxes are high, but Tarrant county (Fort Worth, Arlington, parts of Grand Prairie are cheaper) Texas gets a lot of things right, but a lot wrong, Electricity grid (deregulated energy), price gouging (gas and groceries after winter storm) drainage system after storms, but I've been here almost 5 years and YOU CAN EAT and LIVE in TEXAS. I've thought about leaving because FMLA issues, illegal firing, etc. but GOD turned it around for my good. Basically, protections afforded up North when it comes to business lacks in the South in general, but you can fight back. I hope this helps!

@@Jessica-tj6ug thank you! I’m taking a trip to San Antonio in a few weeks to see if Texas is for me!

@@chloelagers6581 How did your trip to San Antonio go?

@@lionedheart San Antonio was nice but I decided Charlotte is for me 😍

@@chloelagers6581 No it’s worst Canadian investors have bought up all the homes for rent. Then renting is also sky high. A Charlottean and have seen the way it’s been happening and where it’s going!

I don’t even know in my 30+ years in North Carolina if I’ve ever even been to Fayetteville lol

Where do you see 1500 for ran down apartments? That sounds like north hills or briar creek prices

Oh wow! You are saying exactly what I am saying about Phoenix. I am researching NC as a place to move to. I'm tired of this 🏜 heat.

@@andreagreer2457 I’m a Charlottean and was stationed in AZ the dry heat is way better than the humidity. Trust me on that and it was cheaper there than here as well!

I’m in FM too!!

Are you in Raleigh or Charlotte? There are several venus that host open mic for poets if you are in Raleigh.

3yrs later im still wondering that lol charlotte area just isn't it but I do love the food lol Stats is good and caters to a good crowd. Red at 28th. I would say join a black professional meetup group in the area

Cross into Charlotte. I'm telling you...that's what I had to do

You’ll have to do research because Raleigh is pretty big abs we’re all spread out. Join some black networks on Facebook and look on eventbrite to network !

Raleigh region is growing 2x a fast tho.... By 2040 they will be pretty much they same. The edge may go to Raleigh in the future because of RTP

@@lilrog0909 when you gone do some more them good video on charlotte vs.Raliegh

Raleigh is 1.3 million...Durham is no longer a combined metro with Raleigh

@@lilrog0909 Raleigh is not growing twice as fast you spreading lies 😂the percentage of growth is basically the same but charlottes population is twice as big so there’s way more people moving to Charlotte

@@lilrog0909 Raleigh is growing at 1.33% Charlotte is growing at 1.59% so no Raleigh will never catch Charlotte

Just have a job lined up and look for a place to stay as well.

Wow 😱

Salary is a lot less. You cant expect to come to NC pay cheap rent and make lots of money. It happens at times for some professionals. But a lot of people get confused with this concept because they think "Oh Wow, cheap rent , let's move!!". My husband is from NYC. He was used to making 22 an hour and paying higher rent. Saw that NC was cheaper, came down here and got into the same career field for $13.75 /hour instead. Lol his mistake...well besides meeting me.

True but you’re in a better region though New York so you’re paying for the better life

Facts! 1200 is a giveaway

@@sincerelucas2915 a 2 bedroom in the bronx is minimum $1850 with no prking

Wow! Surely it can’t be the same now.

I love me some Durham

That apartment has at least doubled in price since 2007.

For me personally Gastonia and Davidson aren’t my cup of tea. Nothing wrong in general just too far from work and the things I enjoy. Housing is probably cheaper in Gastonia but the jobs are in Charlotte in regards to my career field. I’m not familiar with the nightlife in those areas.

about how many square feet ?

I know we are also big in medical and healthcare here in CLT too but when it comes to research yes, Raleigh is better. They are in what is know as Research Triangle which also included Cary and Durham.

😂😂

In D.C. studios start at that price smh

Same in Seattle. I've literally seen rooms for 1200, 1300. Sometimes personal bathroom, sometimes shared.

I pay $525 a month for a studio everything included near NC STATE in Raleigh.The complex is older(1970s)but it's in a good area.Waiting list is 6 months to a year.1 br is $650 everything included.

Mia charlotte metro now is 3.1million now and raleigh is about 2.3milliom now

@@jerrydavis3548 North Carolina asa whole is growing

Wake county is like 3 times the size of Mecklenburg. Raleigh is nowhere near as big as charlotte

Not compared to Florida.

union county for the first 18 years of my life

I wish I knew. Probably been 20 years + since I stopped was in Columbia. I’ve driven through it though

@Bougie Barb oh wow I woulda thought Columbia

No contest, raleigh is superior in every way.

That's the point of a video communicating information isn't it? Who would watch a person who isn't talking?

Raleigh almost had one before the pandemic

Yes, huntersville is a nice quiet area

I wanted to speak on things I actually had knowledge on because I know Charlotte traffic sucks but I’m not as familiar with Raleigh when it comes to rush hour. I worked near campus and never was on the main roads during rush hour time. So my experience in Raleigh was way different than a typical 9-5 driver. I think when it comes to crime too it’s one of those things we’re it’s a metropolitan city so crime is a given. Any city with a million plus county population going to have some crime.

Always moving closer to my work locations.

@@LiaLavon this is me I need to be as close to my job I hate the expressway I refuse to get on these expressways down here lol

Raleigh would be better when it comes to tech

once i finish my lpn im moving there

Raleigh is boring. Dating sucks!

I don’t know if much has changed honestly since I made this video in 2021. I mean housing prices have still be on the rise but that’s pretty much it

The thing about a video where you are trying to condense a bunch of information into one video some stuff is going to be missed and there will be tons of “oh you didn’t talk about this or you missed this part”. Charge it to the head and not the heart. I tried to hit on the fact that a lot of my state friends had great IT position in the 919 area post grad.

I’m not sure about the full job market of all the industries here but I would think it would be a good market for radiology

@@LiaLavon oh ok appreciate it. Thanks for responding.

If you are truly from NC 1200 is ridiculous lol but times a’ changin’

@@dannywearsthecrown567 oh wow! I was adding the comment for people outside of NC who were commenting about how expensive that was 😅

@@iamkandacemarie I could be dated in my conclusions. I’m 44 so perhaps it’s more so the times than anything?

im payin 9400 for a apartment here in charlotte, its crazy

@@valenjessy87 9400 where?? Wtf 🤦🏻‍♀️😂