Atlanta, Georgia vs Charlotte, North Carolina | Which Is Better To Live In

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  • Опубліковано 5 тра 2020
  • Hey everyone. The video I will be showing you guys today is a comparison between Atlanta Georgia versus Charlotte North Carolina. These two cities are the two of the bigger cites in the Southeast. I've lived in Charlotte most of my life and I have recently moved to Atlanta in the past year so I will also be giving my own opinion on both cities. Like this video and subscribe to my channel.
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  • @ayottimewest7602
    @ayottimewest7602  3 роки тому +120

    Do you guys want a “Dating Life In Charlotte “ video. Like this if so.

    • @ambreacosby4594
      @ambreacosby4594 3 роки тому +2

      When you going to give us the video ? lol

    • @mariahwilliams4327
      @mariahwilliams4327 3 роки тому +2

      Please lol

    • @yf8350
      @yf8350 3 роки тому +2

      Yea where it’s at lol

    • @Gemini8206
      @Gemini8206 3 роки тому +2

      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!

    • @kattykane1261
      @kattykane1261 3 роки тому +3

      I can answer that. Charlotte is listed as 1 of the worst cities for singles

  • @Nel5751one
    @Nel5751one 3 роки тому +36

    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.

  • @boknows8376
    @boknows8376 3 роки тому +112

    “Alot of people think theyre somebody and theyre nobody” perfect for atlanta my boy 😂😂😂

    • @Miladan06
      @Miladan06 3 роки тому +4

      Correct!

    • @mdooms76
      @mdooms76 3 роки тому

      Yessss

    • @TheOriginalCryptoPimp
      @TheOriginalCryptoPimp 2 роки тому

      That's a very small portion of Atlanta. Most people in Atlanta are working class and present themselves as such.

    • @sweetfayce18
      @sweetfayce18 2 роки тому

      He got a point

    • @blast4me754
      @blast4me754 2 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @jmdollface
    @jmdollface 3 роки тому +6

    I’ve been living in Atlanta for almost 14 years, and you are pretty spot on with your description 👌🏾

  • @Erv704
    @Erv704 3 роки тому +10

    Well said. Ive been living in Charlotte for 8 years and I love it. thanks for sharing

  • @melyssajoli7689
    @melyssajoli7689 3 роки тому +2

    Very informative. Thanks for sharing

  • @BeyonddBoujee
    @BeyonddBoujee 3 роки тому +81

    Your best bet when moving to Atlanta is getting a home ! Mortgage rates are cheaper than Rent in Atlanta!

    • @ayottimewest7602
      @ayottimewest7602  3 роки тому +3

      YaGirlRuby Very true!

    • @yvonnecarter9705
      @yvonnecarter9705 3 роки тому +10

      that's everywhere.....but we all had to crawl before we walked👋👋👋

    • @boknows8376
      @boknows8376 3 роки тому +2

      Not no more mines raised cuz they built a subdivision down the street 😒😒😒😒

    • @ocho_santana
      @ocho_santana 3 роки тому +1

      @@boknows8376 those damn subdivisions 🤣🤣🤣

    • @boknows8376
      @boknows8376 3 роки тому

      @@ocho_santana 😂😂😂

  • @jackid1234
    @jackid1234 3 роки тому +16

    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.

  • @kymberlishea2036
    @kymberlishea2036 3 роки тому +8

    So cool to find this video! Im from SMALL town Albemarle right outside of Charlotte. ✌❤

  • @lavieichose7095
    @lavieichose7095 3 роки тому +8

    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.

  • @TayBleezy
    @TayBleezy 3 роки тому +5

    Idk why I trust your opinion over other UA-camrs...but I do. Great video sir 💕

  • @merriem24
    @merriem24 3 роки тому +2

    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!

  • @CaffeinatedCovers
    @CaffeinatedCovers 3 роки тому +3

    Welcome to Atlanta! You pretty much nailed it. Also thanks for mentioning Tech because Atlanta usually forgets we exist.

  • @jeanounoupierre2761
    @jeanounoupierre2761 10 місяців тому

    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 😊

  • @kiarakirkland8837
    @kiarakirkland8837 2 роки тому

    This was such a great video! It was very well detailed.

  • @zaybx3485
    @zaybx3485 3 роки тому +23

    Just came to Charlotte from nyc on semester break it’s chill here

  • @dr.aviator
    @dr.aviator 3 роки тому +6

    Native Charlotte here. Excellent content good brother!

  • @joshuafontilus4594
    @joshuafontilus4594 3 роки тому +46

    Just moved from NJ to Steele creek NC loving it

    • @greglewis9904
      @greglewis9904 3 роки тому

      You must be White.

    • @jlbf0786
      @jlbf0786 3 роки тому +7

      @@greglewis9904 lotta black folks living in Steele Creek my friend.

    • @greglewis9904
      @greglewis9904 3 роки тому

      @@jlbf0786 Mostly implants.

    • @CoCoSheShell
      @CoCoSheShell 3 роки тому

      I live in Steele Creek too, plenty of black people here 🥴

    • @peppermintt3879
      @peppermintt3879 3 роки тому

      That's a beautiful area.

  • @mikimax3742
    @mikimax3742 4 роки тому +14

    I met a woman last year who was in between moving to Atlanta or moving to Charlotte! Great video!

  • @shantiwanti_
    @shantiwanti_ 3 роки тому

    Great video! Very informative.

  • @ntuthukozulu9979
    @ntuthukozulu9979 3 роки тому +3

    Great video I am from South Africa as soon as this lock down is over I think I am definitely coming to Atlanta

  • @jujubee90275
    @jujubee90275 2 роки тому

    I enjoyed your video. I was leaning just toward Atl moving from Los Angeles but now I'm open to Charlotte

  • @MakeWay4CJ
    @MakeWay4CJ 3 роки тому +18

    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.

  • @dwaynegrobinson4125
    @dwaynegrobinson4125 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @kameshapayne3234
    @kameshapayne3234 3 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @reneewilliams7425
    @reneewilliams7425 2 роки тому

    Thanks you for your honesty

  • @kaine02124
    @kaine02124 3 роки тому +19

    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.

    • @Nel5751one
      @Nel5751one 3 роки тому +3

      Atlanta is the Big Brother to all Southern states.

  • @erickboyd9402
    @erickboyd9402 3 роки тому +20

    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...

  • @elegantgrannytv
    @elegantgrannytv 3 роки тому +10

    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.

    • @dionbrooks4981
      @dionbrooks4981 3 роки тому +4

      Charlotte is a best kept secret for entrepreneur...if you have a great idea u can grow very quickly

    • @sterlingpless9280
      @sterlingpless9280 2 роки тому +2

      It's quieter I live on 85 so I hear the cars put me to sleep every night the cars put me to sleep...

  • @Me-yc4gr
    @Me-yc4gr 3 роки тому +23

    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.

    • @CharleneB178
      @CharleneB178 3 роки тому +1

      You didn't like South Carolina?

    • @tiltonbrewer4545
      @tiltonbrewer4545 3 роки тому

      I'm in MPLS and looking too move to ATL or surrounding area.

    • @Me-yc4gr
      @Me-yc4gr 3 роки тому +1

      @@CharleneB178 nope! Lol too slow for me

    • @CharleneB178
      @CharleneB178 3 роки тому +1

      @@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

  • @carolinagirl3110
    @carolinagirl3110 3 роки тому +10

    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!

    • @qwise1632
      @qwise1632 3 роки тому +3

      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.

  • @PopVizionTV
    @PopVizionTV 4 роки тому +3

    Good key points bro!!

  • @HeraldStephens
    @HeraldStephens 3 роки тому +2

    Wow. Nice job on the video.

  • @duke8579
    @duke8579 2 роки тому +2

    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

  • @camilleandriette
    @camilleandriette 3 роки тому +2

    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.

    • @amariongabriele9354
      @amariongabriele9354 3 роки тому +2

      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.)

    • @Aggie4life77
      @Aggie4life77 3 роки тому +3

      Houston would be a decent choice, but you may want to put Dallas on your radar as well. Especially because you have a daughter.

    • @camilleandriette
      @camilleandriette 3 роки тому

      @@amariongabriele9354 Thank you

    • @Me-yc4gr
      @Me-yc4gr 3 роки тому

      Gwinnett County in Atlanta has the best school system they rank pretty high against others outside the state of GA as well.

  • @abeaut81
    @abeaut81 3 роки тому +48

    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

    • @SexiPlaygirl1983
      @SexiPlaygirl1983 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for sharing. I'm from STL and I've been torn between Charlotte and ATL.

    • @Nel5751one
      @Nel5751one 3 роки тому +4

      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.

    • @abeaut81
      @abeaut81 3 роки тому

      @@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! 😆

    • @abeaut81
      @abeaut81 3 роки тому

      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.

    • @sterlingpless9280
      @sterlingpless9280 2 роки тому +1

      Bank capital got the Hornets, Panthers and double the population plus still growing and safer

  • @lavendersunsets7066
    @lavendersunsets7066 3 роки тому +5

    I'm in Va but I need new scenery maybe Charlotte is for me. Thanks for the tips.

  • @justingoddard
    @justingoddard Рік тому

    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

  • @Gemini8206
    @Gemini8206 3 роки тому +1

    Great video!

  • @The10thHouse
    @The10thHouse 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you from Pittsburgh !

  • @BeyonddBoujee
    @BeyonddBoujee 3 роки тому +18

    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.

  • @MAArch-ec7se
    @MAArch-ec7se 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! Thanks for video! Great comparison. (Tho Rent is HIGH in Charlotte)

  • @goldengoodiestv2177
    @goldengoodiestv2177 3 роки тому +1

    You did a good job breaking both cities down

  • @iamaaronchasejr
    @iamaaronchasejr 4 роки тому +2

    Great video bro! I’m gonna have to visit the A again to really see how it feels and if I’m gonna move there over Charlotte bro cause I’ve grown to love it in CLT cause of the experiences and my siblings and mom lived there for almost 3 years now. How many days do you think I should visit ATL or times I should visit to really take in the culture and see how it would feel to live there? Cause I’ve been to CLT like 2 times every year for the past 3 years.

  • @BigPapiCapone
    @BigPapiCapone 3 роки тому +6

    as someone from Charlotte who has family in Baltimore and Alabama the thing about location is 100% true

  • @andydrew03
    @andydrew03 3 роки тому +10

    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

  • @moneychaser2955
    @moneychaser2955 3 роки тому +13

    Boi you miss huntersville, davidson, Cornelius, Concord, Harrisburg. All sounding cities outta skirts considered a part of charlotte closer than gastonia.

  • @ywrcj
    @ywrcj 3 роки тому +3

    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

  • @TanishaMichelle
    @TanishaMichelle 3 роки тому +9

    I live in Charlotte and I love it (originally from Pittsburgh PA)

  • @benmahjoub5637
    @benmahjoub5637 3 роки тому +38

    ,,,,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...!

    • @crisclay2678
      @crisclay2678 3 роки тому

      Which ones did u try?

    • @lifeaskowanna
      @lifeaskowanna 3 роки тому +2

      Exactly!! Atlanta is confusing for no reason lol

  • @lifeaskowanna
    @lifeaskowanna 3 роки тому +8

    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.

    • @neeshadaqueen5360
      @neeshadaqueen5360 3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for your honesty... im so confused

    • @Dominiquepm727
      @Dominiquepm727 3 роки тому +1

      Rude in Atl? I have to respectfully disagree they are rude in Charlotte! Like disrespectful rude...

    • @lifeaskowanna
      @lifeaskowanna 3 роки тому

      @@Dominiquepm727 same in Atlanta. But your opinion is your opinion! #respectfully

    • @lifeaskowanna
      @lifeaskowanna 3 роки тому

      @@neeshadaqueen5360 you’re welcome! I’m still new here but it’s not what I’m use to.

    • @lonewolfman2312
      @lonewolfman2312 2 роки тому

      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.

  • @phils3398
    @phils3398 3 роки тому +41

    Actually suntrust moved. The headquarters for truist is in Charlotte.

    • @andydrew03
      @andydrew03 3 роки тому +8

      Yeah they got bought out. Charlotte is the indisputable banking center of the South. I love Atlanta though.

    • @exquisite921
      @exquisite921 3 роки тому +1

      Bingo

    • @davontyrell3724
      @davontyrell3724 3 роки тому

      @@andydrew03 that’s y’all claim to fame 💀💀

  • @dorothyknosby5648
    @dorothyknosby5648 3 роки тому +1

    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. 😅

    • @masonsimms9172
      @masonsimms9172 Рік тому

      The CMS system is simply a landfill.

    • @masonsimms9172
      @masonsimms9172 Рік тому

      The teachers are underpaid so they have no motivation to look after the kids.

  • @reinareina1199
    @reinareina1199 3 роки тому +3

    Yes family packing up moving to Charlotte soon !!

    • @Dani-wc6bz
      @Dani-wc6bz 3 роки тому

      We full 🙅🏽‍♀️😂

  • @TheTlewis3074
    @TheTlewis3074 3 роки тому +23

    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.

  • @PlayaPotna1984
    @PlayaPotna1984 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @patriciajohnson6928
    @patriciajohnson6928 3 роки тому +2

    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

  • @Realestateandfashion
    @Realestateandfashion 3 роки тому +10

    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!

    • @GAURAV25855ify
      @GAURAV25855ify 3 роки тому

      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

    • @mambamba
      @mambamba 3 роки тому

      Interesting people seem to think driving the Atlanta highways is amazing reading the comments. ua-cam.com/video/nqSNyYZnx2w/v-deo.html

    • @GAURAV25855ify
      @GAURAV25855ify 3 роки тому

      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

    • @GAURAV25855ify
      @GAURAV25855ify 3 роки тому

      Private schools are better in Atlanta. Foresys county and Buck-head are upscale communities

    • @GAURAV25855ify
      @GAURAV25855ify 3 роки тому

      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.

  • @amira12308
    @amira12308 3 роки тому +9

    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
      @erickratley5456 3 роки тому +1

      How come you think it’s the best decision. I’m thinking about moving from NY to start fresh.

    • @andream7074
      @andream7074 3 роки тому +1

      Hey! Would love to know why you think it was the best decision. Congrats on the leap!

    • @amira12308
      @amira12308 3 роки тому

      @@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...

    • @amira12308
      @amira12308 3 роки тому +1

      @@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...

    • @andream7074
      @andream7074 3 роки тому +1

      @@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!

  • @thatruth031
    @thatruth031 3 роки тому +11

    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

    • @bossmanepee4146
      @bossmanepee4146 3 роки тому

      Norf im from Hidden Valley

    • @Me-yc4gr
      @Me-yc4gr 3 роки тому

      Perioddd🤣

    • @thatruth031
      @thatruth031 3 роки тому

      @@bossmanepee4146 yeah at dat time it was krazy in the valley lol

    • @thatruth031
      @thatruth031 3 роки тому

      @@Me-yc4gr Facts lol yktv

  • @glowuplife
    @glowuplife 3 роки тому

    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

  • @kalishagrimes665
    @kalishagrimes665 3 роки тому +4

    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

  • @LifeWithLatoyaMontana
    @LifeWithLatoyaMontana 3 роки тому +5

    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!!

  • @mdooms76
    @mdooms76 3 роки тому +19

    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.

  • @ericwilliams6417
    @ericwilliams6417 3 роки тому +3

    Good video bro I definitely think if you are a millennial and you what a nightlife fast-paced lifestyle then Atlanta would definitely be City to look at but I think if you are Gen X you are in your 35 to 50 range and your kids are out of high school Charlotte might be a better City for you or if you married with kids you right about Charlotte's graphical location is very good close to the Northeast DC and Philly is not far from the Midwest like Cleveland and Detroit but to be honest Atlanta and Charlotte are both good cities can't lose either way

  • @TheXman19
    @TheXman19 3 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @jlbf0786
    @jlbf0786 3 роки тому +1

    Good video. I lived in Charlotte for 15 yrs, got married + kids, etc.. had to get outta there, go country..

  • @jaxpax2566
    @jaxpax2566 3 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @MizzTiaraB618
    @MizzTiaraB618 3 роки тому +18

    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.

    • @justinhughes5663
      @justinhughes5663 3 роки тому

      I like south park. Eventually moving to Park south station in south park. Awesome community!! All young adults

    • @enzigenes
      @enzigenes 3 роки тому

      @@rogerbpugh2293 Ballyntyne is very nice. Some people just want a change.

    • @Gwrightproductions1
      @Gwrightproductions1 3 роки тому +1

      💰💰💰 😂

    • @bingo8789
      @bingo8789 2 роки тому

      @@enzigenes a change from very nice huh

  • @alesiawashington7814
    @alesiawashington7814 3 роки тому

    @Tony West...awesome breakdown...it is overpopulated.

  • @maybellinvestments7278
    @maybellinvestments7278 3 роки тому +1

    He is right on!!!!!!!

  • @fraubode6693
    @fraubode6693 4 роки тому +36

    Great job! It seems like Charlotte is almost neck and neck with Atlanta. I will say not having a public transit does suck!

    • @ayottimewest7602
      @ayottimewest7602  4 роки тому +1

      Frau Bode Definitely!

    • @N_Quantum_Meruit
      @N_Quantum_Meruit 2 роки тому

      Charlotte has pretty good public transportation of you need it

    • @Jihad_davis1
      @Jihad_davis1 2 роки тому

      @@N_Quantum_Meruit Atlanta Does To It Called Marta

    • @N_Quantum_Meruit
      @N_Quantum_Meruit 2 роки тому

      @@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.

    • @Jihad_davis1
      @Jihad_davis1 2 роки тому

      @@N_Quantum_Meruit But More People Are Moving To ATL Not Charlotte

  • @jordynslove9795
    @jordynslove9795 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @towannamclaurin2040
    @towannamclaurin2040 3 роки тому

    The Truth as been told 👍

  • @greenwoodtyeshea
    @greenwoodtyeshea 3 роки тому

    You are correct there is always something to do in Atlanta!

  • @dionbrooks4981
    @dionbrooks4981 3 роки тому +1

    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...

  • @CoachSherri
    @CoachSherri 3 роки тому +8

    Yes, Charlotte is still trying to establish a culture and figure out what it wants to be known for. Good comparison.

    • @CoachSherri
      @CoachSherri 3 роки тому +3

      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.

  • @thedeepdarkwebb
    @thedeepdarkwebb 3 роки тому +3

    Yea. That was a shocker for me. Entertainment and culture is kinda bleh. Since they’re making the Epicenter is becoming office spaces. All the nightlife is over in South End which is my neighborhood.

  • @derrickrush6550
    @derrickrush6550 3 роки тому

    Great Job...

  • @brandonbarnes1114
    @brandonbarnes1114 4 роки тому +3

    Good video Tony! How you like living in the A now? Hope your family doing well!
    Lmao you know the west and East side of Charlotte Not that bad. 😂😂😂

    • @ayottimewest7602
      @ayottimewest7602  4 роки тому +1

      Brandon Barnes Whats good Brandon. I’m doing good Man. The family is well. Lol thanks for tuning in.

    • @tyrezmcclain4654
      @tyrezmcclain4654 3 роки тому

      I'm good waiting to get a haircut

  • @jake94575
    @jake94575 3 роки тому +6

    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!

  • @phils3398
    @phils3398 3 роки тому +7

    You’re forgetting about Mocksville, Huntersville, concord Kannapolis as in the metro areas

    • @BigPapiCapone
      @BigPapiCapone 3 роки тому

      Really Rock Hill, Concord, Huntersville, and Gastonia are the only towns with 50000+ people.

    • @NotYourAverageTrucker
      @NotYourAverageTrucker 3 роки тому +1

      Mocksville? lmbo 60 miles away and nothing there... maybe you meant Mooresville 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @KL-qx4ok
    @KL-qx4ok 3 роки тому +10

    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.

    • @dionbrooks4981
      @dionbrooks4981 3 роки тому +1

      I think Chicago is Atlanta of the north lot to do in Chicago , I lived in the chi for 2 yrs

    • @samebutalsodifferent
      @samebutalsodifferent 3 роки тому +1

      Hope your pack up and move here is going better than mine 😓

  • @fentybreezy6266
    @fentybreezy6266 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks

  • @angelawilliams9088
    @angelawilliams9088 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @brainchxlddd6861
    @brainchxlddd6861 3 роки тому +15

    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...

    • @ocho_santana
      @ocho_santana 3 роки тому +12

      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.

    • @oncode7735
      @oncode7735 3 роки тому +1

      @@ocho_santana 🙌

    • @eternalhoursrblx7405
      @eternalhoursrblx7405 3 роки тому +7

      A town ain even all dat

    • @MsHorn-df9zo
      @MsHorn-df9zo 3 роки тому +1

      @@ocho_santana I definitely agree...

  • @coreylivingston6999
    @coreylivingston6999 3 роки тому +1

    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.

    • @ayottimewest7602
      @ayottimewest7602  3 роки тому +2

      All of those areas are great for families. All pretty close northern suburbs of Charlotte as well.

  • @brittanylogan5320
    @brittanylogan5320 3 роки тому +15

    Atlanta was better in the 90s

  • @Aggie4life77
    @Aggie4life77 3 роки тому +15

    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.

    • @blast4me754
      @blast4me754 2 роки тому

      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.

  • @jerrydavis3548
    @jerrydavis3548 2 роки тому

    Tony do a video on move from atlanta to charlotte

  • @cristianMoon24
    @cristianMoon24 3 роки тому +6

    Every city bedside New York City you need a car and even in New York City it’s kinda nice to have a car

    • @ashybapat6326
      @ashybapat6326 3 роки тому

      Zipcar!

    • @kfen8794
      @kfen8794 3 роки тому +1

      Chicago has decent public transportation i heard

    • @dionbrooks4981
      @dionbrooks4981 3 роки тому +1

      @@kfen8794 I lived in Chicago for two yrs..u need a car

  • @indiaalmighty
    @indiaalmighty 3 роки тому +6

    I moved to Charlotte from Baltimore and it’s reallll slow. This episode is accurate

    • @jjsand3479
      @jjsand3479 3 роки тому +1

      Baltimore is a hick town though lol.

  • @DiamondEDC
    @DiamondEDC 2 роки тому

    I've been in Charlotte for 3 years... most of the people I've met here aren't from here.
    Rent is definitely higher in Charlotte at this point. All the homes also seemed to have increased in price by like 25%....

  • @bobdigio
    @bobdigio Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @lifewithtrina8190
    @lifewithtrina8190 2 роки тому

    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 🤗🥰

  • @smithshaherah
    @smithshaherah 3 роки тому +1

    Same here in Atlanta $1200 in a good area that why I keep my but in Decatur a little quieter than atlanta

  • @darrylhicks3947
    @darrylhicks3947 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @kenchambers7137 3 роки тому

      Do you like the weather better in Jacksonville or Charlotte?

    • @darrylhicks3947
      @darrylhicks3947 3 роки тому

      @@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.

    • @kenchambers7137
      @kenchambers7137 3 роки тому

      Darryl Hicks is Jacksonville more humid than Charlotte?

    • @darrylhicks3947
      @darrylhicks3947 3 роки тому

      @@kenchambers7137 yes

  • @bihkat7335
    @bihkat7335 Рік тому +1

    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 …

  • @jelisamiller5589
    @jelisamiller5589 3 роки тому +2

    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

  • @camelliahowell1324
    @camelliahowell1324 3 роки тому +2

    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!