As a native who just moved to California last year from Charlotte. I fill like I have hit the jackpot. Charlotte is great for families and if you are settled. If you are African-American/Single/Over 30, fuh-get about it. :) Charlotte was stale, boring and just plain vanilla. You just don't have the option that you could have any other cities..... Yes, I miss family and friends and Charlotte will always be my home...but right- now...Los Angeles is home....And am I a lot happier?.....h#ll to the Yes!!!!! Charlotte is a nice place to live...but to live life...NOT!