For years, Raleigh and the Triangle area as a whole has been seen as one of the more affordable metro areas to live in the country. Now, it’s being recognized as a budget-friendly place to

Favorability for businesses making choices and observers with rankings to choose North Carolina remains strong.

2013 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) Raleigh, North Carolina, ranked No. 1 on the large cities list, took the top spot because of its strong employment conditions ...