U.S. News named Raleigh AND Durham “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” These two cities make up what’s known as the “Triangle” (and Chapel Hill) and are known to have a fantastic way of life. Here are the criteria for ranking:
To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be desirable, have a strong job market, and have a high quality of life.
You can read about the third-place ranking for Raleigh and Durham on the U.S. News website.