Which would you choose between these 2 options?

Charlotte NC
Arlington/Alexandria VA

Currently live in NYC but my role is mostly remote now so thinking about making a move. Thank you!

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Arlington because Charlotte is a tourist town.

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Is it??? There are no tourist attractions in Charlotte except nascar - I grew up there

I’d just stay in NYC. Either place is a major downgrade from where you are now.

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Charlotte for banking. NoVA for all else.

Charlotte is ok, but way more of a corporate downtown vibe.

Lived in both. Currently in noVA

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I've been in NOVA (I've lived in DC, Old Town, a couple places in non-OT Alexandria, and now Springfield) for close to 15 years now. With the exception of politics and COL, I like the area. Traffic generally just sucks, but if you're remote it's not a big deal most of the time.

Can't speak to Charlotte.

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Lots of stuff to do here, the area has lots of natural beauty, tons of stuff to do within a few hour drive, easy flights to pretty much anywhere, tons of job opportunities, and lots of activities for both single adults and families.

I’ve lived in Old Town Alexandria about six years and was in Arlington (courthouse-clarendon) five years prior. I think this is a great area. If not for cost of living, I’d probably stay forever.

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Alexandria hands down

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Not nova

Charlotte !

NoVA. Much larger, much more international, becoming about the same in terms of COL as CLT and ✨legal mj✨

Keep ya city ass in NYC or maybe Arlington.

Thanks for the input everyone!

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