With a diverse landscape stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina offers an alluring scenic bliss. Different villages, towns and cities in North Carolina will thrill you with swashbuckling pirates, calm beaches, endless historical sites and mountain highways.
So, to plan your vacation in North Carolina, keep scrolling to learn about the places you must explore to make it a memorable trip!
Currency – The standard currency is USD or United States Dollar. As on 30th August 2023, 1 USD is measured at 83.76 INR.
Name of the City | Area | Population (Subject to Change) | Cost of Living (Without Rent) |
Charlotte, Mecklenburg | 808.08km2 | 8,85,663 | $1,079 (One Person)/ $3,485 (Family of Four) |
Raleigh, Wake and Durham | 387.50km2 | 4,72,540 | $907 (One Person)/ $2,998 (Family of Four) |
Greensboro, Guilford | 353.92km2 | 2,99,175 | $708 (One Person)/ $2,367 (Family of Four) |
Durham, Durham County, Wake and Orange | 300.92km2 | 2,87,794 | $720 (One Person)/ $2,401 (Family of Four) |
Winston-Salem, Forsyth | 348.98km2 | 2,52,274 | $772 (One Person)/ $2,542 (Family of Four) |
Fayetteville, Cumberland | 150.08km2 | 2,09,182 | $710 (One Person)/ $2,256 (Family of Four) |
Cary, Chatham, Wake | 158.12 | 1,80,227 | $838 (One Person)/ $2,786 (Family of Four) |
Wilmington, New Hanover | 137.19km2 | 1,20,695 | $830 (One Person)/ $2,769 (Family of Four) |
High Point, Guilford, Randolph, Davidson and Forsyth | 151.33km2 | 1,14,475 | $716 (One Person)/ $2,298 (Family of Four) |
Concord, Cabarrus | 165.86km2 | 1,11,659 | $750 (One Person)/ $2,545 (Family of Four) |
Asheville, Buncombe | 118.76km2 | 93,392 | $921 (One Person)/ $2,914 (Family of Four) |
Greenville, Pitt | 98.95km2 | 90,002 | $684 (One Person)/ $2526 (Family of Four) |
Gastonia, Gaston | 135.24km2 | 82,721 | $804 (One Person)/ $2653 (Family of Four) |
Jacksonville, Onslow | 146.14km2 | 72,266 | $767 (One Person)/ $2419 (Family of Four) |
Apex | 65.13km2 | 69,291 | $800 (One Person)/ $2671 (Family of Four) |
Here are some of the interesting and lesser-known facts that make North Carolina a must-visit place.