[:en]A cultural comparison of Boston and Raleigh, the capital city of the state of North Carolina, the state's second most populous city, and the home of our November Affiliate of the Month, Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's International Realty.
Bothknown for their research and technology roots and collegiate sports, the transient cities of Boston and Raleigh lure more residents every year with their flourishingjob markets that are growing faster than most others in the United States.
Many who call the Raleigh and Boston metro areas home are young, friendly, diverse, and with astrong sense of community. They enjoy dining out in local restaurantsmany of which have earned national accoladesand gathering over craft beers in one of many microbreweries.Both citiesencompass beautiful green spaces, family-friendly museums, and flourishing art and music scenes defined by monthly gallery walks, summer concerts, and music festivals. And from Raleigh's Civil War Walking Tour to Boston's Freedom Trail, each city is a natural playground for history lovers.
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| 464,758 (2017) | City population | 685,094 (2017) |
| A southern charm feel with the hustle of a city | City culture | A flourishing city with something for everyone: rich history, diverse neighborhoods, a bustling theater district, and some of the most renowned higher education institutions in the nation. |
| Total Construction Solutions BMC | Largest companies | State Street Bank Fidelity Investments John Hancock |
| Hopscotch | Music festivals | Boston Calling |
| A world-record-breaking 378 unique draft taps at the Raleigh Beer Garden | Famed beer | Samuel Adams |
| Barbecue Krispy Kreme Donuts | Famed food | Clam chowder Dunkin Donuts |
| North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences | Tourist attractions | Faneuil Hall |
| PNC Arena | Hockey stadiums | TD Garden |
| Glenwood South | College gathering places | Harvard Square |
| Aquedect at West Street | Tunneling projects | Big Dig |
| North Carolina State Capitol | Iconic landmarks | Old State House USS Constitution |
| The Great Raleigh Trolley | Popular tours | Swan Boats, Boston Duck Tours |
| City of Oaks Marathon | Marathons | Boston Marathon |
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