https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-16/the-top-u-s-cities-for-knowledge-workers
QuoteCoastal superstar cities and leading tech hubs like San Francisco, San Jose, Washington, D.C., Boston and New York continue to top the list of talent. But smaller and medium-sized metros farther inland and across the center of the country are gaining significant ground.
QuoteWhen it comes to knowledge, professional and creative workers in big metro areas, San Francisco gained the most, despite its pre-existing dominance, followed by Pittsburgh. St. Louis, Columbus and Oklahoma City also cracked the top 20 for creative class growth.
The Research Triangle Park (Durham, Cary, Raleigh metros) is THE place to be in NC. Luckily, I live 3 hours away.