Grew up in Wisconsin, lived in NY and Chicago many years, moved to Charlotte area 5 years ago, it’s amazing. Live in the burbs about a 15 mile / 30 minute commute to the city center. Homes have gone up in price but are still at least 25% less than Wisconsin and like 40% less than Chicago area. Property taxes (outside Mecklenburg county) are insanely low. Schools (outside Mecklenburg county ) are great. If you want to live close to the City in a good school district get ready to pay a lot. The summer is hot yes but it’s a million times better than painful insufferable northern
Midwest winters. Never again in my life!!