I currently live in Chicago but am thinking about moving to Charlotte. Has anyone here done this and what has been your experience?

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Charlotte is really small. Its great if you go for the weather or outdoor activities. But not if you are looking for fun night life or even diversity

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What are you looking for in a city?

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I’m mid twenties, and looking for better weather, cheaper living, and fun night life

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Charlotte is great up and coming but it’s still pretty small. There’s really like two neighborhoods and then downtown. But NC is great in a sense that two hours from Charlotte you can visit the mountains or the beach. Relatively cheap COL

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