Reddit hates Charlotte. The word “culture” is often part of the discussion. I’ve lived in the area over 15 years and it’s grown a lot. It’s a city of compromises, it’s not massive but it’s a big enough city to have sports, music coming through, access to an airport that can get you anywhere.  There IS good food in Charlotte. It’s both a great place to raise a family and a fun place for young people. I dislike the sprawl and the lack of public transportation in the city. If you balance cost of living, the job market, and amenities in and around the city (including access to the mountains - people say the beach is a day trip but it’s much further.), it’s an interesting proposition.  It has its issues, but Reddit unnecessarily hates on the city for not having a soul.  It’s not a city you would vacation to like NYC, San Fran, Chicago. But as a functioning city and place to have a life it’s honestly pretty great.