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Decatur vs Charlotte -which is better?

I'm a 50-year-old software engineer and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Decatur sits at 148.2 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What do you all think? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Serenity Brooks
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Cedar Grove. It's decent for what you get.

Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in construction. If you're in marketing you might struggle.

People: Generally underrated. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: solid. Tons of options if you like sushi.

Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Christian J.
Moved here from Chicago about 3 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to school system but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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