Winston-Salem ranked no. 46 out of 150 cities according to U.S. News & World Report on 2021-2022 Best Places to Live. To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market, and a high quality of life.

The report says that Winston-Salem has an international feel while maintaining its traditionally Southern friendliness. The metro area also celebrates its diversity during an array of festivals and through a variety of cuisines, ranging from traditional North Carolina barbecues to Indian curries and Greek pastries.

Though Winston-Salem has not seen a population boom at the same rate as Charlotte and Raleigh, it has become a fertile land for entrepreneurs and small businesses due to heavy interest in residential and corporate development.

Other North Carolina cities featured among the top 50 were Raleigh-Durham at no. 2, Charlotte at no. 20, and Asheville at no. 48. Following is the full list of N.C. cities to make an appearance in the U.S. News & World report.

No. 2: Raleigh-Durham

No. 20: Charlotte

No. 46: Winston-Salem

No. 48: Asheville

No. 52: Hickory

No. 94: Greensboro

No. 142: Fayetteville

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