Charlotte ranks among worldwide cities offering best quality of life

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Quality of life in the QC is among the best in the world, according to a ranking that considers factors ranging from cost of living and commute times to climate, safety and pollution.

In fact, both of North Carolina’s two largest metros cracked the top 10 on the Quality of Life Index 2020 from Numbeo, a site that describes itself as a database of user-contributed information about cities and countries. That analysis evaluates more than 200 cities around the globe.

Charlotte comes in at No. 8, trailing Raleigh at No. 3.

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