As an inhabitant of Raleigh-Durham, I can testify that its "brain gain" goes beyond the three major universities in the area (NC State, UNC, and Duke). The "Re

As an inhabitant of Raleigh-Durham, I can testify that its "brain gain" goes beyond the three major universities in the area (NC State, UNC, and Duke). The "Research Triangle Park" which sits snugly on the border between Raleigh and Durham has offices for a great deal of major companies (typically R&D offices), but Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and Morrisville proper all have plenty of businesses to offer, too (e.g., Epic Games and SAS in Cary, RedHat in downtown Raleigh, Cognitect (of Clojure and Datomic fame) in Durham, etc.). The culture in the area is great, and there's no better place for a craft beer enthusiast to live. Couple the excellent job market with the low cost of living, and it's a hell of a nice place to live. Of all the places I've lived, it's by far my favorite.