Kiplinger magazine yesterday revealed it's top ten metro cities for best value and Charlotte, NC. was ranked second. It is no surprise to the people that live here that Charlotte has been named in many magazines best places to live or work.
Kiplinger based their study on various factors. They used a formula that factored in the cost of living in the city, the strength of the economy and the amenities that the cities had to offer.
Charlotte had a low cost of living index and as the think tankers said it may be the best kept secret in the south. With our diversification Charlotte is not poised to be boom or bust by one industry. yes, we are the second largest banking capital in the United States behind New York. But Charlotte is also home to one of the largest energy companies in the United States in Duke Energy. Many Fortune 500 companies call Charlotte their home.
One of the main reasons Kiplinger picked Charlotte, NC. as number 2 on it's list was companies are drawn to Charlotte because of it's family atmosphere and amenities. Charlotte is so centrally located in the south it makes it an ideal location. With the largest school system in the state and still managed to have 14 of our 33 high Schools recognized by Newsweek on their list of top 1600 high schools in the country. The fact that a large city such as Charlotte has been able to provide top notch education is no stranger to the residents of Charlotte.
But Charlotte is also very affordable and going more green every day. We boast some of the lowest taxes and utilities cost around and a recent article had North Carolina as the lowest cost for home buyers for closing costs. That and the commitment that the city has made to the greenways has helped shape the future of Charlotte. With over 33 miles of greenway and more being constructed everyday Charlotte has become a green friendly city.
But in addition there is a lot for the family to do here from sporting events, to museums, to art galleries, to live music and concerts...no matter what your taste Charlotte has something to offer everyone....
I realized six years ago how great a value Charlotte was and now the rest of the country is as well...
Dave diCecco
Realtor/Broker
www.davedicecco.com
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