Atlanta, Georgia vs Charlotte, North Carolina | Which Is Better To Live In

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  • Опубликовано: 5 май 2020
  • Hey everyone. The video I will be showing you guys today is a comparison between Atlanta Georgia versus Charlotte North Carolina. These two cities are the two of the bigger cites in the Southeast. I've lived in Charlotte most of my life and I have recently moved to Atlanta in the past year so I will also be giving my own opinion on both cities. Like this video and subscribe to my channel.
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  • @ayottimewest7602
    @ayottimewest7602  4 года назад +119

    Do you guys want a “Dating Life In Charlotte “ video. Like this if so.

    • @ambreacosby4594
      @ambreacosby4594 3 года назад +2

      When you going to give us the video ? lol

    • @mariahwilliams4327
      @mariahwilliams4327 3 года назад +2

      Please lol

    • @yf8350
      @yf8350 3 года назад +2

      Yea where it’s at lol

    • @Gemini8206
      @Gemini8206 3 года назад +2

      Lol yeah I was dating a guy in Charlotte and found out he had a boyfriend 7 months into the relationship and guess what he’s a relationship coach here in Atlanta!

    • @kattykane1261
      @kattykane1261 3 года назад +3

      I can answer that. Charlotte is listed as 1 of the worst cities for singles

  • @Nel5751one
    @Nel5751one 3 года назад +36

    I’m from Atlanta and I be in Charlotte. Atlanta is more violent & more dangerous then Charlotte for one but Atlanta is a Big Money Making City. Charlotte is how Atlanta used to be 20 yrs ago but Charlotte is a great place to raise a family.

  • @boknows8376
    @boknows8376 3 года назад +113

    “Alot of people think theyre somebody and theyre nobody” perfect for atlanta my boy 😂😂😂

    • @Miladan06
      @Miladan06 3 года назад +4

      Correct!

    • @mdooms76
      @mdooms76 3 года назад

      Yessss

    • @TheOriginalCryptoPimp
      @TheOriginalCryptoPimp 2 года назад

      That's a very small portion of Atlanta. Most people in Atlanta are working class and present themselves as such.

    • @sweetfayce18
      @sweetfayce18 2 года назад

      He got a point

    • @blast4me754
      @blast4me754 2 года назад +1

      Depends on where you're from and how you grew up because I went to Atlanta and I looked right past that type of stuff. I guess us northeasterners are mentally stronger than some other regions.

  • @bihkat7335
    @bihkat7335 Год назад +2

    I from Georgia , I’m like 2 hours from Atlanta … I like Charlotte a lot it’s cleaner and a lot to do… I like it a lot …

  • @Erv704
    @Erv704 3 года назад +10

    Well said. Ive been living in Charlotte for 8 years and I love it. thanks for sharing

  • @jmdollface
    @jmdollface 3 года назад +6

    I’ve been living in Atlanta for almost 14 years, and you are pretty spot on with your description 👌🏾

  • @BeyonddBoujee
    @BeyonddBoujee 3 года назад +81

    Your best bet when moving to Atlanta is getting a home ! Mortgage rates are cheaper than Rent in Atlanta!

    • @ayottimewest7602
      @ayottimewest7602  3 года назад +3

      YaGirlRuby Very true!

    • @yvonnecarter9705
      @yvonnecarter9705 3 года назад +10

      that's everywhere.....but we all had to crawl before we walked👋👋👋

    • @boknows8376
      @boknows8376 3 года назад +2

      Not no more mines raised cuz they built a subdivision down the street 😒😒😒😒

    • @ocho_santana
      @ocho_santana 3 года назад +1

      @@boknows8376 those damn subdivisions 🤣🤣🤣

    • @boknows8376
      @boknows8376 3 года назад

      @@ocho_santana 😂😂😂

  • @jeanounoupierre2761
    @jeanounoupierre2761 Год назад

    Thank you bro. Your video help me a lot. I’m in Florida now and I’m trying to decide between Georgia and North Carolina. You’ve been honest, I like that. Thanks again 😊

  • @kymberlishea2036
    @kymberlishea2036 3 года назад +8

    So cool to find this video! Im from SMALL town Albemarle right outside of Charlotte. ✌❤

  • @jackid1234
    @jackid1234 3 года назад +16

    This is one of the best pro/con Atlanta /Charlotte videos I've seen in a while with no bias. If you're in the 'burbs of Atlanta it's great for raising a family.

  • @joshuafontilus4594
    @joshuafontilus4594 3 года назад +46

    Just moved from NJ to Steele creek NC loving it

    • @greglewis9904
      @greglewis9904 3 года назад

      You must be White.

    • @jlbf0786
      @jlbf0786 3 года назад +7

      @@greglewis9904 lotta black folks living in Steele Creek my friend.

    • @greglewis9904
      @greglewis9904 3 года назад

      @@jlbf0786 Mostly implants.

    • @CoCoSheShell
      @CoCoSheShell 3 года назад

      I live in Steele Creek too, plenty of black people here 🥴

    • @peppermintt3879
      @peppermintt3879 3 года назад

      That's a beautiful area.

  • @TayBleezy
    @TayBleezy 3 года назад +5

    Idk why I trust your opinion over other RUclipsrs...but I do. Great video sir 💕

  • @lavieichose7095
    @lavieichose7095 3 года назад +8

    This was a good video giving perspective on CLT (and ATL)
    I live in Charlotte but originally from NY and I love it. It's a great place to raise a family (can't speak on being single out here) and while the cost of a home is definitely going up it's affordable compared to other places in the US. If anyone needs a realtor out here I can help. We do need to work on entertainment because I don't think we have places that cater to us.

  • @CaffeinatedCovers
    @CaffeinatedCovers 3 года назад +3

    Welcome to Atlanta! You pretty much nailed it. Also thanks for mentioning Tech because Atlanta usually forgets we exist.

  • @mikimax3742
    @mikimax3742 4 года назад +15

    I met a woman last year who was in between moving to Atlanta or moving to Charlotte! Great video!

  • @merriem24
    @merriem24 3 года назад +2

    This was so helpful. I’m visiting both places soon to make a decision and I’m laid back. Leaning towards Charlotte but not sure yet. Great video!

  • @dr.aviator
    @dr.aviator 3 года назад +6

    Native Charlotte here. Excellent content good brother!

  • @zaybx3485
    @zaybx3485 3 года назад +23

    Just came to Charlotte from nyc on semester break it’s chill here

  • @kiarakirkland8837
    @kiarakirkland8837 3 года назад

    This was such a great video! It was very well detailed.

  • @melyssajoli7689
    @melyssajoli7689 3 года назад +2

    Very informative. Thanks for sharing

  • @abeaut81
    @abeaut81 3 года назад +48

    Charlotte beats Atlanta by a landslide for me! I've been living in CLT for 3 years, moved from STL. It was the perfect change I needed! If your a entrepreneur who isn't hung up on being insta famous, you can still make BANK here! I love it

    • @SexiPlaygirl1983
      @SexiPlaygirl1983 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for sharing. I'm from STL and I've been torn between Charlotte and ATL.

    • @Nel5751one
      @Nel5751one 3 года назад +4

      I’m from Atlanta but been all around the South. Any move is a good move coming from STL but Charlotte would have not been my 1st choice. Maybe Houston, Dallas, Miami then Atlanta still b4 Charlotte.

    • @abeaut81
      @abeaut81 3 года назад

      @@Nel5751one Houston is too humid for me and my natural hair! Also all those cities that you named traffic is tragic. My horses ain't built for that! 😆

    • @abeaut81
      @abeaut81 3 года назад

      Finding housing in Charlotte is a lil difficult due to the influx of new comers. But overall good move, its location is prime. 3 hr drive to ATLANTA, 1hr flight to Baltimore.

    • @sterlingpless9280
      @sterlingpless9280 2 года назад +1

      Bank capital got the Hornets, Panthers and double the population plus still growing and safer

  • @carolinagirl3110
    @carolinagirl3110 3 года назад +10

    Born and raised in the "Gashouse"....lived and worked in Charlotte for 24 yrs....now living in Concord and teleworking.....I used to want to live in Atlanta in my younger years and so, so glad that never happened.....NC works for me and I will never, ever leave!

    • @qwise1632
      @qwise1632 3 года назад +3

      I'm looking to relocate there! Thanks for this comment. Looking for nice neighborhood with great schools for my daughter if you can recommend any.

  • @ntuthukozulu9979
    @ntuthukozulu9979 3 года назад +3

    Great video I am from South Africa as soon as this lock down is over I think I am definitely coming to Atlanta

  • @erickboyd9402
    @erickboyd9402 3 года назад +21

    1. Truist is now headquarters in Charlotte
    2. The median rent in Charlotte is $1,300
    3.Actually the unemployment rate is better here in Charlotte than ATL
    4. Ballenytine, South End, and University are popping but Charlotte-Mecklenburg is the white peoples ATL
    5. The schools are better in Charlotte than ATL
    Overall the review was on it...

  • @Me-yc4gr
    @Me-yc4gr 3 года назад +23

    I've lived in Atlanta for over 10yrs moved from SC and haven't looked bck😅. I've also lived in Tampa, St. Paul, and Dallas. Atlanta is the new LA, no comparison. If you a frequent flyer Atlanta has the World Largest Airport with with direct flights in and out.

    • @CharleneB178
      @CharleneB178 3 года назад +1

      You didn't like South Carolina?

    • @tiltonbrewer4545
      @tiltonbrewer4545 3 года назад

      I'm in MPLS and looking too move to ATL or surrounding area.

    • @Me-yc4gr
      @Me-yc4gr 3 года назад +1

      @@CharleneB178 nope! Lol too slow for me

    • @CharleneB178
      @CharleneB178 3 года назад +1

      @@Me-yc4gr aw, oh k ha..I grew up there..SC will always have my heart but, I know what you're saying😉 I've thought about moving to Atlanta before..but, now it's either Ft Lauderdale or back to SC

  • @shantiwanti_
    @shantiwanti_ 3 года назад

    Great video! Very informative.

  • @kameshapayne3234
    @kameshapayne3234 3 года назад +5

    This video was great because I’m looking to relocate. These two were on my list. The only thing I wish you would’ve mentioned more about is the real estate.

  • @MakeWay4CJ
    @MakeWay4CJ 3 года назад +18

    I lived in Atlanta for 10 years before moving and the one thing I noticed is that the very people who complained about Atlanta were often times the 1st ones to start the mess and the drama that came with living there. So if these people are dissatisfied with the ATL and are moving to Charlotte, chances are high that they're just going to bring that same kind of foolishness to Charlotte. So even though I considered moving to Charlotte at one point, I X'd that out as soon as I found out that this is where people were relocating to after living in Atlanta. For that reason, I want no parts of it.

  • @dwaynegrobinson4125
    @dwaynegrobinson4125 3 года назад

    Hey brother. Loved this. Love both of these cities. Could live in either. But.... due to things to do, I definitely choose TheA. Love that place. And it's also only 1 flight, 3 hours from my country. So it's definitely more convenient.

  • @jujubee90275
    @jujubee90275 2 года назад

    I enjoyed your video. I was leaning just toward Atl moving from Los Angeles but now I'm open to Charlotte

  • @kaine02124
    @kaine02124 3 года назад +19

    Charlotte is like Atlanta used to be before everyone moved there but it's slowly creeping up. A lot has changed in the 15 years that I lived here. Atlanta is my second home. But this is pretty on point we are in the middle of every where 3hrs from beach, mountains and Atlanta.

    • @Nel5751one
      @Nel5751one 3 года назад +3

      Atlanta is the Big Brother to all Southern states.

  • @elegantgrannytv
    @elegantgrannytv 3 года назад +10

    You did an excellent comparison of the two. I have siblings in Charlotte and I lived in Fulton county before moving to Clayton county. Of the two, I'd still prefer Atlanta over Charlotte basically because of what you mentioned as one of the pros - it's a great place for entrepreneurs.
    Even as a senior, I prefer to stay busy. I wouldn't enjoy senior living as much in Charlotte because as you said, there isn't as much to do.

    • @dionbrooks4981
      @dionbrooks4981 3 года назад +4

      Charlotte is a best kept secret for entrepreneur...if you have a great idea u can grow very quickly

    • @sterlingpless9280
      @sterlingpless9280 2 года назад +2

      It's quieter I live on 85 so I hear the cars put me to sleep every night the cars put me to sleep...

  • @angelawilliams9088
    @angelawilliams9088 9 месяцев назад +1

    I'll choose Charlotte any day! over Atlanta. My daughter moved there in 2018 and she fell in love with it! She went to Atlanta to see if she would like Atlanta more and she called me one day from Atlanta and said no way would she live in ATLANTA, but it's a great place to visit.

  • @HeraldStephens
    @HeraldStephens 4 года назад +2

    Wow. Nice job on the video.

  • @Gemini8206
    @Gemini8206 3 года назад +1

    Great video!

  • @reneewilliams7425
    @reneewilliams7425 2 года назад

    Thanks you for your honesty

  • @PopVizionTV
    @PopVizionTV 4 года назад +3

    Good key points bro!!

  • @justingoddard
    @justingoddard 2 года назад

    I live in Henry County, been here my whole life pretty much and everything you said about Atl is straight facts😂‼️ I’m looking at charlotte for my masters and life after college and I definitely needed this video

  • @duke8579
    @duke8579 2 года назад +2

    Awesome video! I think charlotte is the best move for me and my family it's not on the level of Atlanta but if I ever want to experience Atlantas pros it's only a few hours away

  • @andydrew03
    @andydrew03 3 года назад +10

    Nice video, they're both beautiful cities. Yes Charlotte is a lot more laid back but it can be slightly boring and less culture. Still a couple of fun spots. Atlanta traffic is horrible but I met a lot of interesting people, some wannabes too. Lol

  • @camilleandriette
    @camilleandriette 3 года назад +2

    This video was great! Gave me good insight. I’m on the fence between Houston, Atlanta metro area, and Charolette. I have been to Atlanta several times and love it for the pros you gave. However, I have an 11 year old, not so sure about the environment for him. I have been to Charolette a couple of times (a good friend lives there), its cool. However, nothing jumped out at me as exciting. Haven’t been to Houston yet, but hear great things about it.

    • @amariongabriele9354
      @amariongabriele9354 3 года назад +2

      You will do your son justice ,if you were to ever move to Atlanta, to move to the suburbs. The suburbs are a lot less hustle and bustle, and more family oriented. And generally my rule of thumb is you will likely live a more family oriented life outside of the perimeter. (I-285 ring around the city and the suburbs closest to downtown.)

    • @Aggie4life77
      @Aggie4life77 3 года назад +3

      Houston would be a decent choice, but you may want to put Dallas on your radar as well. Especially because you have a daughter.

    • @camilleandriette
      @camilleandriette 3 года назад

      @@amariongabriele9354 Thank you

    • @Me-yc4gr
      @Me-yc4gr 3 года назад

      Gwinnett County in Atlanta has the best school system they rank pretty high against others outside the state of GA as well.

  • @goldengoodiestv2177
    @goldengoodiestv2177 3 года назад +1

    You did a good job breaking both cities down

  • @The10thHouse
    @The10thHouse 4 года назад +4

    Thank you from Pittsburgh !

  • @MAArch-ec7se
    @MAArch-ec7se 3 года назад +1

    Great video! Thanks for video! Great comparison. (Tho Rent is HIGH in Charlotte)

  • @benmahjoub5637
    @benmahjoub5637 3 года назад +39

    ,,,,no comparison, Charlotte is much more pleasant and much more easier to get around,,, in downtown Atlanta I couldn't find a single comfortable Starbucks to do some paper work...!

    • @crisclay2678
      @crisclay2678 3 года назад

      Which ones did u try?

    • @lifeaskowanna
      @lifeaskowanna 3 года назад +3

      Exactly!! Atlanta is confusing for no reason lol

  • @BeyonddBoujee
    @BeyonddBoujee 3 года назад +18

    Traffic is bad in Atlanta now , if you live on the outskirts of Atlanta like Riverdale, college park then Cost of living could be cheap . But if you living in the city it’s a good 1,200$ for a one bedroom . Atlanta is the capital! More jobs but don’t want to pay shit . Longer work hours and less money . Since Atlanta is in Ga they go by the right to fire law ! You could have a good job and be let go due to right to fire law.

  • @lavendersunsets7066
    @lavendersunsets7066 3 года назад +5

    I'm in Va but I need new scenery maybe Charlotte is for me. Thanks for the tips.

  • @BigPapiCapone
    @BigPapiCapone 3 года назад +6

    as someone from Charlotte who has family in Baltimore and Alabama the thing about location is 100% true

  • @TheXman19
    @TheXman19 3 года назад +4

    Dude speaks FACTs. I live in Charlotte but from Florida and have spend some time in the A. I'm in the IT field and have a family so I choose Charlotte.

  • @TanishaMichelle
    @TanishaMichelle 3 года назад +9

    I live in Charlotte and I love it (originally from Pittsburgh PA)

  • @iamaaronchasejr
    @iamaaronchasejr 4 года назад +2

    Great video bro! I’m gonna have to visit the A again to really see how it feels and if I’m gonna move there over Charlotte bro cause I’ve grown to love it in CLT cause of the experiences and my siblings and mom lived there for almost 3 years now. How many days do you think I should visit ATL or times I should visit to really take in the culture and see how it would feel to live there? Cause I’ve been to CLT like 2 times every year for the past 3 years.

  • @Realestateandfashion
    @Realestateandfashion 3 года назад +10

    Cool Video. I think Charlotte is learning from the mistakes of Atlanta. The city seems laid out a lot better! Our infrastructure in Atl is trash! I`m from the North side of Atlanta and live ITP now..... Our crime has def increased when people started moving here. I say things changed in a MAJOR way in 2008. Welcome to the city!

    • @GAURAV25855ify
      @GAURAV25855ify 3 года назад

      Atlanta is also run down with shitty drivers. Worst schools with lots of problems. Atlanta has alot of subcities Norcross sucks rundown foresys county is better. Atlanta has entertaiment while charlotte also has but its mostly nascars college sports. Atlanta has good for business entertainment music scense while charlotte has more nature bank of America Oil and gas ⛽️ agriculture finance banking home to bank of America good restaurants casinos good shopping malls

    • @mambamba
      @mambamba 3 года назад

      Interesting people seem to think driving the Atlanta highways is amazing reading the comments. ruclips.net/video/nqSNyYZnx2w/видео.html

    • @GAURAV25855ify
      @GAURAV25855ify 3 года назад

      Some places in Atlanta are also run down like Norcross Gwinett county Lil burn Decatur with old builidings and trash thrown all over the roadsides. Like a third world country

    • @GAURAV25855ify
      @GAURAV25855ify 3 года назад

      Private schools are better in Atlanta. Foresys county and Buck-head are upscale communities

    • @GAURAV25855ify
      @GAURAV25855ify 3 года назад

      Wasnt films like Baby drivers Ice cube Ride Alone and Kevin harts movie forget they made few years That Lawrence fish-burn selma Hayak Steven Baldwin
      fled and Ice cube fist fight all shot in Atlanta so was Driving ms daisy. That martin Lawrence movie in 2008 with Michael clark Duncan earl Jones JR was all shot in Atlanta. Atlanta music sports and a bit of Hollywood scenes.

  • @phils3398
    @phils3398 3 года назад +41

    Actually suntrust moved. The headquarters for truist is in Charlotte.

    • @andydrew03
      @andydrew03 3 года назад +8

      Yeah they got bought out. Charlotte is the indisputable banking center of the South. I love Atlanta though.

    • @exquisite921
      @exquisite921 3 года назад +1

      Bingo

    • @davontyrell3724
      @davontyrell3724 3 года назад

      @@andydrew03 that’s y’all claim to fame 💀💀

  • @reinareina1199
    @reinareina1199 3 года назад +3

    Yes family packing up moving to Charlotte soon !!

    • @Dani-wc6bz
      @Dani-wc6bz 3 года назад

      We full 🙅🏽‍♀️😂

  • @TheTlewis3074
    @TheTlewis3074 3 года назад +24

    Great job. I've lived in both. Moved from Marietta to Charlotte, would never move back. Parts of Charlotte are very walkable; Southend, Uptown, Plaza Midwood you can get around fine without a car, further out definitely not. The thing that makes Charlotte nicer to me is that almost everything is Uptown so the vibe is different and you don't have to drive to everything the way you do in Atlanta. You can walk from Bank of A stadium to Spectrum center to Truist field to most of the museums, bars and restaurants without leaving downtown. It's a choice though, I like being able to get around a lot easier so Charlotte for me.

  • @LifeWithLatoyaMontana
    @LifeWithLatoyaMontana 3 года назад +5

    Moved to Charlotte from VA last July best decision ever! However, the rent is very pricey but I do feel safe and live my neighborhood!!

  • @lifeaskowanna
    @lifeaskowanna 3 года назад +8

    Loved this video! I’m from Charlotte born and raised. I moved to Atlanta like 3 months ago and I do not like it lol. The driving is horrible, the people are super rude, and the houses that are 200k plus are not worth it.

    • @neeshadaqueen5360
      @neeshadaqueen5360 3 года назад +2

      Thanks for your honesty... im so confused

    • @Dominiquepm727
      @Dominiquepm727 3 года назад +1

      Rude in Atl? I have to respectfully disagree they are rude in Charlotte! Like disrespectful rude...

    • @lifeaskowanna
      @lifeaskowanna 3 года назад

      @@Dominiquepm727 same in Atlanta. But your opinion is your opinion! #respectfully

    • @lifeaskowanna
      @lifeaskowanna 3 года назад

      @@neeshadaqueen5360 you’re welcome! I’m still new here but it’s not what I’m use to.

    • @lonewolfman2312
      @lonewolfman2312 2 года назад

      The people in Atlanta are rude? From what I heard from one of my aunts the people in Atlanta are the exact opposite! They are friendly! They are easy to talk to. But hey everybody has their opinions.

  • @amira12308
    @amira12308 3 года назад +9

    I moved to Charlotte from Philly and been here for a little over a year now. I can honestly say it's way different and slow but just the right pace for me. I'd say it was the best decision I ever made!!!💯🙌🏾

    • @erickratley5456
      @erickratley5456 3 года назад +1

      How come you think it’s the best decision. I’m thinking about moving from NY to start fresh.

    • @andream7074
      @andream7074 3 года назад +1

      Hey! Would love to know why you think it was the best decision. Congrats on the leap!

    • @amira12308
      @amira12308 3 года назад

      @@erickratley5456 I say it was the best decision for me, because I really needed a fresh start to rebuilding my life. Also Philadelphia crime rate is outrageous! They just had 499 homicides in 2020 so it's definitely a big deference from living here in Charlotte compared to living in Philadelphia. Also you can really make some really good money here if you look in the right places... I'd say come visit for like a week or 2, that's what I did and ended up moving here about a month later and never looked back...

    • @amira12308
      @amira12308 3 года назад +1

      @@andream7074 I say it was the best decision for me, because I really needed a fresh start to rebuilding my life. Also Philadelphia crime rate is outrageous! They just had 499 homicides in 2020 so it's definitely a big deference from living here in Charlotte compared to living in Philadelphia. Also you can really make some really good money here if you look in the right places... I'd say come visit for like a week or 2, that's what I did and ended up moving here about a month later and never looked back... In all I'd say it depends on your preference and if you really wanna make that move for a better outcome for you... I'd say it's very laid back and most of the ppl seem really nice...

    • @andream7074
      @andream7074 3 года назад +1

      @@amira12308 This is fantastic Raheem. Thanks for taking the time to respond! I'll visit soon. What job industry are you in? I am in Healthcare and my husband in Manufacturing. I already have a job, but will need to find employment for him. Appreciate your time!

  • @CoachSherri
    @CoachSherri 3 года назад +8

    Yes, Charlotte is still trying to establish a culture and figure out what it wants to be known for. Good comparison.

    • @CoachSherri
      @CoachSherri 3 года назад +3

      I don’t recommend private schools for Charlotte just be an involved student and parent. My kids are all in college now and for a year in HS my girls went to a very expensive private school...the public schools offer way more opportunities at no extra cost, it’s just a matter of taking advantage of them.

  • @ywrcj
    @ywrcj 3 года назад +4

    Im from the soufside of Atl but it’s getting dumb over populated and I been thinking about moving to Charlotte for the past year so thanks for the info

  • @glowuplife
    @glowuplife 3 года назад

    Lived in both. I'd move back to Charlotte if i got married again but i plan on staying in Atlanta regardless. Married again or not. The support is amazing and heads over heels from where I moved from which is Miami

  • @mdooms76
    @mdooms76 3 года назад +19

    I've been in Atlanta over 10 years...moved from Maryland. My sis raised her kids here. You don't have to be single and young. There are plenty of areas to live in that give you options for the pace you want to live. No matter where you live you have to make it home or you'll always feel like a stranger.

  • @PlayaPotna1984
    @PlayaPotna1984 9 месяцев назад

    I currently live in Houston 16 years now. For years I've considered Atlanta to be my next move if things in Houston don't work out for me anymore. But I visited Charlotte for the first time a few years ago and started reconsidering.

  • @jordynslove9795
    @jordynslove9795 2 года назад +2

    My husband and I are a young couple raising a family we relocated to Atl from Ohio we lived in Ohio our whole life definitely wanted to do our own thing. Atl was a lil to much for us we decided to try Charlotte We are very chill just family things movies out to eat things with the kids so hopefully Charlotte will be better for us

  • @greenwoodtyeshea
    @greenwoodtyeshea 3 года назад

    You are correct there is always something to do in Atlanta!

  • @jlbf0786
    @jlbf0786 3 года назад +1

    Good video. I lived in Charlotte for 15 yrs, got married + kids, etc.. had to get outta there, go country..

  • @maybellinvestments7278
    @maybellinvestments7278 3 года назад +1

    He is right on!!!!!!!

  • @patriciajohnson6928
    @patriciajohnson6928 3 года назад +3

    I’ve moved to Atl. 16 years ago and it used to be a beautiful place to live now it’s off the chain the crime is so high is unbelievable with the gangs. Also the cost of living has risen as well but if you move into a great area you’ll be okay

  • @brittanylogan5320
    @brittanylogan5320 3 года назад +15

    Atlanta was better in the 90s

    • @ronaldwilkinsknowledge3748
      @ronaldwilkinsknowledge3748 3 года назад +3

      Exactly i was going to say 25 yrs ago Atlanta was cool place.

    • @Guyatl
      @Guyatl 3 года назад +1

      Better before 2012/2013 before the big wave of ppl moved here.

  • @dorothyknosby5648
    @dorothyknosby5648 3 года назад +1

    I grew up in Charlotte (right in sugar creek and derita area) and lived there until I moved out of the country. I agree with the car part for the most part (total I lived there for 25 years) but recently, they have been making big moves with mass transit. They have a blue line now that goes through the main vein of the city to the UNCC campus. They are working on expanding that too which is awesome because the country I moved to has great mass transit so when I finally move back to Charlotte in May, I’m stoked to experience the new additions in train lines there. ☺️
    The CMS system...lol yeah...they try hard some of them but damn say less about that education system. 😅

    • @masonsimms9172
      @masonsimms9172 2 года назад

      The CMS system is simply a landfill.

    • @masonsimms9172
      @masonsimms9172 2 года назад

      The teachers are underpaid so they have no motivation to look after the kids.

  • @towannamclaurin2040
    @towannamclaurin2040 3 года назад

    The Truth as been told 👍

  • @thatruth031
    @thatruth031 3 года назад +11

    Me being from Brooklyn Ny I spent time in both cities I live in Atlanta in East point from 2003-2006, then in Charlotte in hidden valley from 2010-2013 but I plan on moving back to the A kuz it’s poppin and lit

    • @bossmanepee4146
      @bossmanepee4146 3 года назад

      Norf im from Hidden Valley

    • @Me-yc4gr
      @Me-yc4gr 3 года назад

      Perioddd🤣

    • @thatruth031
      @thatruth031 3 года назад

      @@bossmanepee4146 yeah at dat time it was krazy in the valley lol

    • @thatruth031
      @thatruth031 3 года назад

      @@Me-yc4gr Facts lol yktv

  • @jake94575
    @jake94575 3 года назад +6

    Both cities are very nice and new cities. Both have there negatives too. It all depends on what turns you on and how you fit in and economic wise you wanna get into. Both cities have tons of potential for what ever. Atlanta is more like a wannabe Los Angeles, and Charlotte is a wannabe Atlanta is more season city with much more things in many ways to offer. Charlotte while growing still has it training wheels on but its becoming to be an Elite city. While these places are getting their glory, watch out for cities and the state of Alabama. Their is a lot of growth and plans of so many things going on there. In the next few years Look Out , Their coming for everybody!...Trust me. Don't be fooled! or Underestimate!

  • @dionbrooks4981
    @dionbrooks4981 3 года назад +1

    Man I been in Charlotte for. 13yrs ..u hit it on the head 1000 percent correct... Charlotte rent is more like 1,300 for a good area..never lived in Atlanta...

  • @kalishagrimes665
    @kalishagrimes665 3 года назад +4

    I live in South East Georgia before I moved to Charlotte. I wish I would have done more research before I moved to Charlotte but I was attracted to the city atmosphere so I moved here. It was so difficult to get a job and once I did I held on to it for ad long as I can because you are right it’s very difficult to find jobs here

  • @indiaalmighty
    @indiaalmighty 3 года назад +6

    I moved to Charlotte from Baltimore and it’s reallll slow. This episode is accurate

    • @jjsand3479
      @jjsand3479 3 года назад +1

      Baltimore is a hick town though lol.

  • @moneychaser2955
    @moneychaser2955 3 года назад +13

    Boi you miss huntersville, davidson, Cornelius, Concord, Harrisburg. All sounding cities outta skirts considered a part of charlotte closer than gastonia.

  • @derrickrush6550
    @derrickrush6550 3 года назад

    Great Job...

  • @fraubode6693
    @fraubode6693 4 года назад +36

    Great job! It seems like Charlotte is almost neck and neck with Atlanta. I will say not having a public transit does suck!

    • @ayottimewest7602
      @ayottimewest7602  4 года назад +1

      Frau Bode Definitely!

    • @N_Quantum_Meruit
      @N_Quantum_Meruit 3 года назад

      Charlotte has pretty good public transportation of you need it

    • @Jihad_davis1
      @Jihad_davis1 2 года назад

      @@N_Quantum_Meruit Atlanta Does To It Called Marta

    • @N_Quantum_Meruit
      @N_Quantum_Meruit 2 года назад

      @@Jihad_davis1 Yeah, I'm quite familiar...but the difference is that your trains are MUCH older and are designated HEAVY rail which are designed more appropriately for longer commuters from neighboring counties and beyond. It's not really designed for intracity shorter commutes but it does work pretty well though I must say. I was down there last year doing some charity work in a neighborhood right next to a MARTA stop that was no longer being utilized. I actually cleaned it up and beautified the stop in order to prevent it from being an eyesore for passerby traffic on the street below. Charlotte's CATS network albeit is much smaller but also MUCH newer and the rail cars were produced within the last decade and more present. I believe that the MARTA rail line is 42 years old compared to CATS' 18 year old network and RAPIDLY expanding as we speak in order to accommodate Charlotte's ridiculous growth.

    • @Jihad_davis1
      @Jihad_davis1 2 года назад

      @@N_Quantum_Meruit But More People Are Moving To ATL Not Charlotte

  • @alesiawashington7814
    @alesiawashington7814 3 года назад

    @Tony West...awesome breakdown...it is overpopulated.

  • @ericwilliams6417
    @ericwilliams6417 4 года назад +3

    Good video bro I definitely think if you are a millennial and you what a nightlife fast-paced lifestyle then Atlanta would definitely be City to look at but I think if you are Gen X you are in your 35 to 50 range and your kids are out of high school Charlotte might be a better City for you or if you married with kids you right about Charlotte's graphical location is very good close to the Northeast DC and Philly is not far from the Midwest like Cleveland and Detroit but to be honest Atlanta and Charlotte are both good cities can't lose either way

  • @MizzTiaraB618
    @MizzTiaraB618 4 года назад +17

    Your video was SPOT ON for both cities! Lol @ “bullets flying over your head” 😂😂😂 I’ve been living in Charlotte for a little over three years and my husband and I have lived in Ballantyne. We are moving to Southpark soon because we’re tired of Ballantyne.

    • @justinhughes5663
      @justinhughes5663 4 года назад

      I like south park. Eventually moving to Park south station in south park. Awesome community!! All young adults

    • @enzigenes
      @enzigenes 3 года назад

      @@rogerbpugh2293 Ballyntyne is very nice. Some people just want a change.

    • @Gwrightproductions1
      @Gwrightproductions1 3 года назад +1

      💰💰💰 😂

    • @bingo8789
      @bingo8789 2 года назад

      @@enzigenes a change from very nice huh

  • @lifewithtrina8190
    @lifewithtrina8190 2 года назад

    I'm from Atlanta and moved to Charlotte... I'm a entrepreneur and make lots more money in Atlanta.. had to get a job at FedEx in Charlotte.. but the peace is nice.. but lots lots more money to be made in Atlanta.. I'm a Furniture reseller.. the money is real back at home tho & the dating life is much much better in Atlanta as well.. but I'm 44 yrs old now and I don't club or hang out so I like the slower pace in Charlotte 🤗🥰

  • @bobdigio
    @bobdigio Год назад +1

    I used to live in Charlotte, NC. It has its pros and cons.
    Pros: Great restaurants, great infrastructure and great places to visit, great places to shop.
    Cons: Very high property taxes, very high auto registration fees. I was paying $500 a year for auto registration, crappy drivers.

  • @thedeepdarkwebb
    @thedeepdarkwebb 4 года назад +3

    Yea. That was a shocker for me. Entertainment and culture is kinda bleh. Since they’re making the Epicenter is becoming office spaces. All the nightlife is over in South End which is my neighborhood.

  • @KL-qx4ok
    @KL-qx4ok 3 года назад +10

    I’ll b moving to Atlanta beginning of the year..been in Charlotte the last 5 years and originally from Chicago...I think Atlanta will b a nice change up.

    • @dionbrooks4981
      @dionbrooks4981 3 года назад +1

      I think Chicago is Atlanta of the north lot to do in Chicago , I lived in the chi for 2 yrs

    • @samebutalsodifferent
      @samebutalsodifferent 3 года назад +1

      Hope your pack up and move here is going better than mine 😓

  • @cristianMoon24
    @cristianMoon24 3 года назад +6

    Every city bedside New York City you need a car and even in New York City it’s kinda nice to have a car

    • @ashybapat6326
      @ashybapat6326 3 года назад

      Zipcar!

    • @kfen8794
      @kfen8794 3 года назад +1

      Chicago has decent public transportation i heard

    • @dionbrooks4981
      @dionbrooks4981 3 года назад +1

      @@kfen8794 I lived in Chicago for two yrs..u need a car

  • @Aggie4life77
    @Aggie4life77 3 года назад +15

    Atlanta definitely needs to work on it’s Infrastructure! With that said, it kind of make sense that it has worst traffic crime as it’s twice the size of Charlotte. As for sub cities, pretty much every major metropolitan area is set up that way. Go to LA, SF, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Miami, DC, etc and they all have surrounding cities that make up a metropolitan area. When you get to cities this size, city limits are irrelevant outside of taxes. Most people say exactly where they are from if they are talking to someone within the metro, but traveling, they will just mention the principle city. If I said I lived in Allen, Texas, most people would think I live in small town that they never heard of. Technically yes, but it’s a suburb of Dallas.

    • @blast4me754
      @blast4me754 2 года назад

      Hell yeah I don't judge major cities by those imaginary invisible city limit lines either because it's all about the metro area. People always compare Charlotte to Atlanta saying Charlotte has more people but when you go to Atlanta it looks and feels way bigger than Charlotte.

  • @terucks
    @terucks 4 года назад +12

    Charlotte and Atlanta are not the same. Charlotte is an innovative city in its own right.

    • @Gwrightproductions1
      @Gwrightproductions1 3 года назад +2

      5-10 years from now, everyone will wanna be in Charlotte.

    • @tonybiggs.the.illiest
      @tonybiggs.the.illiest 3 года назад

      No it's not..it's Mayberry trying to be ATL..he hit it pretty much on the head..wanna see innovation visit Toyko or Hong Kong and see how it's done

  • @Dakid015
    @Dakid015 3 года назад +1

    I agree Charlotte is trying to find its new identity with the new wave of young millennials and all the construction happening in just about every part of the metro. Gentrification is definitely an issue especially in areas like the West side and Central Ave. I've lived in CLT for about 14 years. When I first moved here Charlotte had a certain southern charm to it. Everybody was friendly and seemed like "people-persons" if that made sense. Then I think when the 2008 recession hit and new construction started to take over, the local economy was a little on edge and people's moods kind of shifted. Now you can't go nowhere without seeing new modern fancy housing developments at every corner. Which makes Charlotte start to look more of the same everywhere you go. City then starts to lose its character and charm after a while. It's still a nice place to live for people who know what they want already and have stable footing but it's not going to be this unique and exciting entertainment place like you well said. Just my take anyway. Great video and breakdown by the way. I'm going to sub and look out for more videos!

    • @blast4me754
      @blast4me754 2 года назад +1

      The beauty of transplants is the kids they birth become true Charlotte born. A good perentage of NYers parents and grandparents were born somewhere else.

  • @camelliahowell1324
    @camelliahowell1324 3 года назад +2

    I’m from South Carolina .... all my friends from college that grew up in Atlanta moved to Charlotte and my friend that’s from Charlotte moved to Atlanta . I just recently moved to Atlanta too and all of this is very accurate!

  • @kingoftsedeq1392
    @kingoftsedeq1392 4 года назад +25

    Can you talk about the ignorance and unprofessionalism in Atlanta? I've lived in both cities. Queen city all day. Driving while black is an epidemic down there.

    • @JohnDoe-gc1kt
      @JohnDoe-gc1kt 3 года назад +2

      In atlanta?

    • @msh5597
      @msh5597 3 года назад +1

      Where are you now

    • @kingoftsedeq1392
      @kingoftsedeq1392 3 года назад

      @@msh5597 I'm in heaven now and not going back. I luv it up here!

  • @smithshaherah
    @smithshaherah 3 года назад +1

    Same here in Atlanta $1200 in a good area that why I keep my but in Decatur a little quieter than atlanta

  • @darrylhicks3947
    @darrylhicks3947 3 года назад +1

    I moved to Charlotte from Jacksonville, FL a year and a half ago to take a new job in the banking industry. It has been great so far. Only thing I don’t like is the high price of housing here. If a house goes on the market today, it will have about 5 or 6 offers that same day. Buying a house is pretty expensive here

    • @kenchambers7137
      @kenchambers7137 3 года назад

      Do you like the weather better in Jacksonville or Charlotte?

    • @darrylhicks3947
      @darrylhicks3947 3 года назад

      @@kenchambers7137 you can’t beat Florida weather. Anything below 70 for us is a cold day. With that said, Charlotte can get cold but nothing major. I haven’t had any problems adjusting to the weather here at all.

    • @kenchambers7137
      @kenchambers7137 3 года назад

      Darryl Hicks is Jacksonville more humid than Charlotte?

    • @darrylhicks3947
      @darrylhicks3947 3 года назад

      @@kenchambers7137 yes

  • @jaxpax2566
    @jaxpax2566 3 года назад +3

    Please interview your Auntie or Uncle for the mid aged predpective of Charlotte living. Especially if one relocated from a large city to hear their view.

  • @brandonbarnes1114
    @brandonbarnes1114 4 года назад +3

    Good video Tony! How you like living in the A now? Hope your family doing well!
    Lmao you know the west and East side of Charlotte Not that bad. 😂😂😂

    • @ayottimewest7602
      @ayottimewest7602  4 года назад +1

      Brandon Barnes Whats good Brandon. I’m doing good Man. The family is well. Lol thanks for tuning in.

    • @tyrezmcclain4654
      @tyrezmcclain4654 3 года назад

      I'm good waiting to get a haircut

  • @DiamondEDC
    @DiamondEDC 2 года назад

    I've been in Charlotte for 3 years... most of the people I've met here aren't from here.
    Rent is definitely higher in Charlotte at this point. All the homes also seemed to have increased in price by like 25%....

  • @brainchxlddd6861
    @brainchxlddd6861 3 года назад +15

    i'm currently in CLT n even tho i love tha city n i'm claiming till i die.....i'm tryna move to tha A wen i get older Charlotte to slow for me...

    • @ocho_santana
      @ocho_santana 3 года назад +13

      i just turned 40.
      when you get older, you’ll appreciate that “slow.”
      trust me.
      i was raised in orlando, and lived in atlanta for years, and moved to charlotte/concord 5 years ago.
      best decision i ever made.

    • @oncode7735
      @oncode7735 3 года назад +2

      @@ocho_santana 🙌

    • @eternalhoursrblx7405
      @eternalhoursrblx7405 3 года назад +8

      A town ain even all dat

    • @MsHorn-df9zo
      @MsHorn-df9zo 3 года назад +2

      @@ocho_santana I definitely agree...

  • @michellelinder5032
    @michellelinder5032 3 года назад +3

    Atlanta, georgia. Good churches too

  • @CoCoSheShell
    @CoCoSheShell 3 года назад

    I love Charlotte! Education definitely trash! Private school your children if you can. Entertainment has definitely fallen off since the pandemic. However if KNOW the real people of the city, you can find the entrainment 🥴...you are 100% correct on the family part, I feel like the original families that are from Charlotte like mine, knows everyone. Everyone is your auntie, sister, cousin, uncle, brother, etc 🤣 Very community heavy which is sometimes a good or bad thing