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NCNorth Carolina Economy

Capital: Raleigh · South · Pop over 10 million

Economic snapshot

GDP: $730 billion

Top industries: Banking (Charlotte is #2 US banking center), tobacco, textiles, biotech, tech (Research Triangle)

Major employers: Bank of America

Industry strengths

Cost of living

Above the US average, housing dominates the difference.

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