Hickory, North Carolina has been ranked the most beautiful and affordable place to live in the U.S. by Travel & Leisure, based on data from U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 rankings. The rankings consider factors like cost of living, median rent, home prices, and quality of life. Hickory is known for its family-friendly environment, hiking trails, and Southern charm, with a median home price of $161,000. The city has also become a technology hub for companies like Google and Apple. Raleigh-Durham in North Carolina ranks eighth on the list, while Greenville, South Carolina comes in as the third most affordable and beautiful place to live.
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