Dunkin or Starbucks? This Is North Carolina’s Favorite
Sure coffee is a year-round necessity. But in the fall and winter, it’s just coffee season. Pumpkin spiced lattes and holiday drinks are a stapleDunkin or Starbucks, the question can illicit strong feelings from some who have a clear preference in the matter. Others are adamantly against both, only wanting to patronize local coffee establishments. I’m far from a coffee snob so I enjoy both, and tend to get different drinks at both. We know the Northeast loves Dunkin’, and Starbucks has seemingly taken over the world. But which one does North Carolina prefer? Seems like it’s Starbucks! Our friends at BetCarolina sent us this data comparing the two in the state.
They looked at the number of stores and compared it with the search volume of each brand in the state. And Starbucks came out on top. While I enjoy both and definitely enjoy the price point of Dunkin more, I’d say if given the choice for free I’d usually select Starbucks. Just 25% of the total search volume was for Dunkin compared to 75% for Starbucks. Now I want coffee, and in this case it’s going to Dunkin over Starbucks because that’s more convenient to the office!
Read the full study and methodology here.
This North Carolina City Is The Number 2 City People Are Dreaming Of Moving To
7. Raleigh, NC
The North Carolina capital city ranks 7th on this list. I know there is a bit of a rivalry between Charlotte and Raleigh but as someone who loves both dearly, I will fiercely defend Raleigh even living in the Queen City. Plus it’s great for our state that both cities are thriving and desirable places to relocate to.
3. New York, NY
Daydreaming about moving to New York? It’s a common occurrence and no surprise to see the city that never sleeps on this list. I love to visit New York, but the only way I could live in New York is in areas and in a way that in this lifetime I will never be able to afford to. If it’s not in the Upper East Side I don’t want it. But I do have several friends and even a family member who have moved there permanently or temporarily. I’ll stick to visiting!
2. Charlotte, NC
While I don’t quite understand the why, I definitely see the people coming. More and more everyday. I know it’s good for the economy and the city, but it’s not good for rent prices, the housing market (if you’re a potential buyer), and traffic. So while I’d try and convince people we are full, I guess it’s a good thing our city is one people want to move to. As someone who was born and raised here, I do question what is so tempting. I love Charlotte and have no intention of leaving, but really the second most desirable place?
1. Austin, TX
Austin is certainly one of the trendiest cities right now. It’s pretty high on my list of places I want to visit, but until I have I can’t say whether or not I’d like to move there. But a thriving music and cultural scene are enticing and I’ve heard the food is incredible as well. Maybe in 2024 I’ll finally check this off the bucket list!
The Full Top 10
- Austin, TX
- Charlotte, NC
- New York, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Nashville, TN
- Tampa, FL
- Raleigh, NC
- Seattle, WA
- Atlanta, GA
- San Diego, CA
The top 10 is filled with some pretty great cities. Outside of the ones discussed above it was my dream to relocate to Nashville several years ago. Music City has seen a similar growth at the Queen City in the same time period so it makes sense it is on this list as well. While I personally couldn’t live in Atlanta (that traffic) it’s an enticing destination for sure. And I have good friends who just moved to the Tampa area. Is your dream city on this list?
You can read the full Coldwell Banker study and results here.
