Better Homes and Garden Real Estate has taken it upon themselves to discover the top ten places in America where you can have fun without spending a bunch of money. Two North Carolina cities made the list, Wilmington and Winston-Salem. Here is the tale of the tape for both:
7. Wilmington, North Carolina
Number of bars and restaurants: 186
Population: 32,878
Median home price: $178,900
10. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Number of bars and restaurants: 169
Population: 33,822
Median home price: $135,000
I’m not sure of their methodology here. Just because the median price of a home is low doesn’t mean a mixed drink won’t set you back $9. I notice Anchorage, Alaska, is on the list, and from everything I’ve heard about Anchorage, everything costs a ton because of shipping costs. Same goes for the Hawaii town that also made the list.
But, hey, the local chambers of commerce will undoubtedly feel privileged to have made the list and will no doubt be sending out press releases.