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- The southern parts of the United States are booming, with robust economic and population growth.
- We wanted to pinpoint the best cities to live in the South for affordability and quality of life.
- Of the top 15 southern cities, three are in North Carolina, according to US News and World Report.
The South is booming.
In recent years, the 16 states below the Mason-Dixon line have seen significant population and economic growth.