Pros and Cons of Living in North Carolina

Last updated on Feb 15, 2023

Summary: Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats and digital nomads have to say about the pros and cons of living in North Carolina.

What are the pros and cons of living in North Carolina?

Expats, digital nomads and retirees living in North Carolina responded:

"People who live in North Carolina enjoy the mild climate, the beautiful beaches, and the friendly people. They also appreciate the state's diverse culture, with its many festivals and events. On the other hand, some people find the cost of living in North Carolina to be high, and the traffic can be a challenge in some areas," explained one expat living in North Carolina.

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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.