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!
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.
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.
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.
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 😊
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!
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
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.
@@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! 😆
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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
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!
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
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
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.
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 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...
@@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...
@@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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.)
,,,,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...!
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...
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Boi you miss huntersville, davidson, Cornelius, Concord, Harrisburg. All sounding cities outta skirts considered a part of charlotte closer than gastonia.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 🤗🥰
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
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
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 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.
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!
What’s your opinion on staying north of Charlotte with a family? Places like Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville? Maybe even Concord. Looking for the best suburb with great schools, low crime, and diversity.
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...
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.
My friend wants me to move to Charlotte and I’m from north Texas which has cowboy culture and lack diversity and I’m Mexican.i hope Charlotte has some diversity and a high demand of teachers because I need a change.
Education sports is big in charlotte mountains hunting great food good of dating and families and race tracks and nascar. Where talagadda noghts was shot in charlotte so the Campaign with will farrell charlotte has more hunting
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. 😅
Definitely. I’m from Cleveland and Cleveland is small as hell. Atlanta in terms of size is basically twice as big as Cleveland but feels more tightly packed. And that Atlanta traffic... 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
@@ayottimewest7602 oh I know that much lol. Raleigh-Durham(The Triangle) is my dream area. I feel like you got better job opportunities in RDU than in Charlotte due to it being the state capital of NC and having the high tech jobs. I love Charlotte and Atlanta but I don't wanna
Job situation is not good proportionate to the high rents. People who work in Charlotte are moving into the surrounding counties because they can't afford to live in the city.
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!
Do you guys want a “Dating Life In Charlotte “ video. Like this if so.
When you going to give us the video ? lol
Please lol
Yea where it’s at lol
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!
I can answer that. Charlotte is listed as 1 of the worst cities for singles
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.
Well said. Ive been living in Charlotte for 8 years and I love it. thanks for sharing
“Alot of people think theyre somebody and theyre nobody” perfect for atlanta my boy 😂😂😂
Correct!
Yessss
That's a very small portion of Atlanta. Most people in Atlanta are working class and present themselves as such.
He got a point
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.
I’ve been living in Atlanta for almost 14 years, and you are pretty spot on with your description 👌🏾
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.
Just moved from NJ to Steele creek NC loving it
You must be White.
@@greglewis9904 lotta black folks living in Steele Creek my friend.
@@jlbf0786 Mostly implants.
I live in Steele Creek too, plenty of black people here 🥴
That's a beautiful area.
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 😊
I met a woman last year who was in between moving to Atlanta or moving to Charlotte! Great video!
That Pink Nurse Thank you!
Just came to Charlotte from nyc on semester break it’s chill here
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!
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.
Your best bet when moving to Atlanta is getting a home ! Mortgage rates are cheaper than Rent in Atlanta!
YaGirlRuby Very true!
that's everywhere.....but we all had to crawl before we walked👋👋👋
Not no more mines raised cuz they built a subdivision down the street 😒😒😒😒
@@boknows8376 those damn subdivisions 🤣🤣🤣
@@ocho_santana 😂😂😂
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
Thanks for sharing. I'm from STL and I've been torn between Charlotte and ATL.
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.
@@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! 😆
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.
Bank capital got the Hornets, Panthers and double the population plus still growing and safer
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.
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.
Atlanta is the Big Brother to all Southern states.
Idk why I trust your opinion over other RUclipsrs...but I do. Great video sir 💕
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.
Charlotte is a best kept secret for entrepreneur...if you have a great idea u can grow very quickly
It's quieter I live on 85 so I hear the cars put me to sleep every night the cars put me to sleep...
So cool to find this video! Im from SMALL town Albemarle right outside of Charlotte. ✌❤
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!
Native Charlotte here. Excellent content good brother!
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.
Thanks for your honesty... im so confused
Rude in Atl? I have to respectfully disagree they are rude in Charlotte! Like disrespectful rude...
@@Dominiquepm727 same in Atlanta. But your opinion is your opinion! #respectfully
@@neeshadaqueen5360 you’re welcome! I’m still new here but it’s not what I’m use to.
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.
Actually suntrust moved. The headquarters for truist is in Charlotte.
Yeah they got bought out. Charlotte is the indisputable banking center of the South. I love Atlanta though.
Bingo
@@andydrew03 that’s y’all claim to fame 💀💀
Welcome to Atlanta! You pretty much nailed it. Also thanks for mentioning Tech because Atlanta usually forgets we exist.
Great video I am from South Africa as soon as this lock down is over I think I am definitely coming to Atlanta
We over populated
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.
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.
You didn't like South Carolina?
I'm in MPLS and looking too move to ATL or surrounding area.
@@CharleneB178 nope! Lol too slow for me
@@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
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!
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
Interesting people seem to think driving the Atlanta highways is amazing reading the comments. ruclips.net/video/nqSNyYZnx2w/видео.html
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
Private schools are better in Atlanta. Foresys county and Buck-head are upscale communities
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.
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!!!💯🙌🏾
How come you think it’s the best decision. I’m thinking about moving from NY to start fresh.
Hey! Would love to know why you think it was the best decision. Congrats on the leap!
@@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...
@@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...
@@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!
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
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.
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!!
You didn't like va?
@@TruckerJmitch I’ve been in VA my whole life just wanted something different
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.
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.
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.)
Houston would be a decent choice, but you may want to put Dallas on your radar as well. Especially because you have a daughter.
@@amariongabriele9354 Thank you
Gwinnett County in Atlanta has the best school system they rank pretty high against others outside the state of GA as well.
Great video. Thanks 👍
,,,,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...!
Which ones did u try?
Exactly!! Atlanta is confusing for no reason lol
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...
Great job! It seems like Charlotte is almost neck and neck with Atlanta. I will say not having a public transit does suck!
Frau Bode Definitely!
Charlotte has pretty good public transportation of you need it
@@N_Quantum_Meruit Atlanta Does To It Called Marta
@@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.
@@N_Quantum_Meruit But More People Are Moving To ATL Not Charlotte
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.
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 …
I live in Charlotte and I love it (originally from Pittsburgh PA)
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.
Bingo.
Jackpot
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.
How did you like Maryland?
@@addicted2thegamble503 Maryland sucks
I enjoyed your video. I was leaning just toward Atl moving from Los Angeles but now I'm open to Charlotte
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
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.
This was such a great video! It was very well detailed.
Yes, Charlotte is still trying to establish a culture and figure out what it wants to be known for. Good comparison.
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.
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.
I'm in Va but I need new scenery maybe Charlotte is for me. Thanks for the tips.
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.
I think Chicago is Atlanta of the north lot to do in Chicago , I lived in the chi for 2 yrs
Hope your pack up and move here is going better than mine 😓
Good key points bro!!
Lionheart 405 Appreciate it man.
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
Norf im from Hidden Valley
Perioddd🤣
@@bossmanepee4146 yeah at dat time it was krazy in the valley lol
@@Me-yc4gr Facts lol yktv
Very informative. Thanks for sharing
Thanks you for your honesty
Boi you miss huntersville, davidson, Cornelius, Concord, Harrisburg. All sounding cities outta skirts considered a part of charlotte closer than gastonia.
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
Yes family packing up moving to Charlotte soon !!
We full 🙅🏽♀️😂
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.
Great video! Thanks for video! Great comparison. (Tho Rent is HIGH in Charlotte)
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
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.
I like south park. Eventually moving to Park south station in south park. Awesome community!! All young adults
@@rogerbpugh2293 Ballyntyne is very nice. Some people just want a change.
💰💰💰 😂
@@enzigenes a change from very nice huh
as someone from Charlotte who has family in Baltimore and Alabama the thing about location is 100% true
Great video!
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
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
Great video! Very informative.
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.
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.
I moved to Charlotte from Baltimore and it’s reallll slow. This episode is accurate
Baltimore is a hick town though lol.
You did a good job breaking both cities down
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.
Thank you from Pittsburgh !
Atlanta was better in the 90s
Exactly i was going to say 25 yrs ago Atlanta was cool place.
Better before 2012/2013 before the big wave of ppl moved here.
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...
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.
@@ocho_santana 🙌
A town ain even all dat
@@ocho_santana I definitely agree...
You’re forgetting about Mocksville, Huntersville, concord Kannapolis as in the metro areas
Really Rock Hill, Concord, Huntersville, and Gastonia are the only towns with 50000+ people.
Mocksville? lmbo 60 miles away and nothing there... maybe you meant Mooresville 🤷🏾♂️
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.
In atlanta?
Where are you now
@@msh5597 I'm in heaven now and not going back. I luv it up here!
Wow. Nice job on the video.
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 🤗🥰
Charlotte and Atlanta are not the same. Charlotte is an innovative city in its own right.
5-10 years from now, everyone will wanna be in Charlotte.
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
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
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
He is right on!!!!!!!
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
Do you like the weather better in Jacksonville or Charlotte?
@@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.
Darryl Hicks is Jacksonville more humid than Charlotte?
@@kenchambers7137 yes
Good video. I lived in Charlotte for 15 yrs, got married + kids, etc.. had to get outta there, go country..
How the dating in Charlotte
cookie Hughes Lol man. That’s a good question. I might need a second video for just that lol but dating in Charlotte is .... Eh.
Very trash. Beware.
Take your ass to Houston if your talking about the dating life
@Bougie Barb Atlanta isn't any different
@@ayottimewest7602 I hear & see that dating can be horrible in the ATL especially for women ( if you know what I mean)
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!
Every city bedside New York City you need a car and even in New York City it’s kinda nice to have a car
Zipcar!
Chicago has decent public transportation i heard
@@kfen8794 I lived in Chicago for two yrs..u need a car
What’s your opinion on staying north of Charlotte with a family? Places like Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville? Maybe even Concord. Looking for the best suburb with great schools, low crime, and diversity.
All of those areas are great for families. All pretty close northern suburbs of Charlotte as well.
I’m thinking about moving to Charlotte next year. What’s are some good area’s?
Alexis Aubrey Suburbs town right outside of Charlotte are your best bet. Fort Mill, Matthews, Concord, Mooresville, etc.
Tony West Thank you
University area
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...
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.
I remember when Atlanta was not so popular now it blew up outta nowhere it seems like s lot of people are moving there or want to move there
My friend wants me to move to Charlotte and I’m from north Texas which has cowboy culture and lack diversity and I’m Mexican.i hope Charlotte has some diversity and a high demand of teachers because I need a change.
Susana I. Gonzalez There is definitely a high demand for teachers in Charlotte.
Susana I. Gonzalez go for it 💚
Education sports is big in charlotte mountains hunting great food good of dating and families and race tracks and nascar. Where talagadda noghts was shot in charlotte so the Campaign with will farrell charlotte has more hunting
Susana you are a cutie :)
Sis move to Atlanta..I use to live in Grapevine TX n it was cool but Atlanta is where it at..WE STICK TOGETHER
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. 😅
The CMS system is simply a landfill.
The teachers are underpaid so they have no motivation to look after the kids.
You are correct there is always something to do in Atlanta!
Atlanta is far from overpopulated, it just hasn’t caught up on the infrastructure needed to support the growth. If it could ever
Definitely. I’m from Cleveland and Cleveland is small as hell. Atlanta in terms of size is basically twice as big as Cleveland but feels more tightly packed. And that Atlanta traffic... 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
@@antoniobrooks1113 yea i feel you bro. That’s the downside of being a Dope Ass City.
How is it in Lawrenceville, or Marrietta
Boring ... but nice too live...
So basically it's easier to get a job in Atlanta than in Charlotte?
LeoNation 89 Depends on your field of occupation. But there are more corporations in Atlanta than Charlotte.
@@ayottimewest7602 oh I know that much lol. Raleigh-Durham(The Triangle) is my dream area. I feel like you got better job opportunities in RDU than in Charlotte due to it being the state capital of NC and having the high tech jobs. I love Charlotte and Atlanta but I don't wanna
Hell no Atlanta job market sucks and that’s a fact if u have no education or u don’t know anyone it will be very hard to survive there
What about the healthcare system in Charlotte? Are the jobs lucrative ?
Job situation is not good proportionate to the high rents. People who work in Charlotte are moving into the surrounding counties because they can't afford to live in the city.
There’s Black millionaires doing business in the West End!
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!