Over the last decade, Charlotte, NC, has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities in the US; a hot city for the tech industry; a city with a booming luxury market; one of the best cities to start a business, and so much more. So, it comes as no surprise that Charlotte has now ranked in the top 10 cities in the world for overall quality of life.
According to Numbeo, the quality of life in a city is measured by:
- Cost of living & purchasing power
- Affordability of housing
- Pollution, including air, water, etc
- Crime rates
- Health system quality
- Traffic(commute times)
Charlotte, NC, was ranked at #9 on this list, while Canberra, Australia, came in at #1. Another North Carolina city, Raleigh, came in at #2. We already know Charlotte is a great place to live, with access to the mountains and the beach, as well as access to two beautiful lakes just a short drive away. The Queen City was developed in the mid-1700s when European immigrants incorporated the city and named it for Queen Charlotte of Great Britain. It saw the first gold rush in the country around 1800 and played a role in the Civil War.
If you are interested in relocating to Charlotte, please contact our Director of Relocation, Catharine Pappas, at (704) 661-2402.
