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North Carolina City Ranks No. 1 for the Richest City in America for 2022

Now, before we discussed which state was the cheapest to live in. That’s all great, but sometimes you want to go where the money is at. You know, where the…

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Now, before we discussed which state was the cheapest to live in. That's all great, but sometimes you want to go where the money is at. You know, where the money resides! Now, we're learning that North Carolina has one of the wealthiest cities in America. How about that? The Carolinas are taking over this year with these rankings.

According to Home Snacks, the wealthiest cities in America for 2022 were determined by taking into consideration the number of residents living in poverty, income rank, and percentage of the population unemployed. In the cities that made this list majority of people have made it there, financially. From nice homes, good salaries, and comfortable living this North Carolina city took home the No. 1 spot. Wondering which North Carolina city took home the title of No. 1? Find out below. Here are the top 10 wealthiest cities in America for 2022.

10. League City, TX

  • Median Income: $108,979
  • Unemployment Rate: 3.9%
  • Population: 105,410

9. Overland Park, KS

  • Median Income: $87,629 
  • Unemployment Rate: 3.2%
  • Population: 193,412

8. Olathe, KS

  • Median Income: $96,548
  • Unemployment Rate: 3.1%
  • Population: 139,216

7. Pearland, TX

  • Median Income: $102,764
  • Unemployment Rate: 3.8%
  • Population: 125,817

6. Bellevue, WA

  • Median Income: $129,497
  • Unemployment Rate: 3.5%
  • Population: 146,145

5. Fremont, CA

  • Median Income: $142,374
  • Unemployment Rate: 4.0%
  • Population: 234,829

4. Sunnyvale, CA

  • Median Income: $150,464
  • Unemployment Rate: 3.8%
  • Population: 152,569

3. Frisco, TX

  • Median Income: $128,761
  • Unemployment Rate: 3.7%
  • Population: 188,387

2. Centennial, CO

  • Median Income: $109,767
  • Unemployment Rate: 3.6%
  • Population: 111,331

1. Cary, NC

  • Median Income: $107,463
  • Unemployment Rate: 3.3%
  • Population: 169,177

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Check out what other cities made the list, but just weren't top 10 material. 

Randi Moultrie is a Charleston, South Carolina native and has been in the radio industry for the last few years in Charlotte. Randi started with Beasley Media Group as an intern in 2019 and is now thriving in the digital world. Randi enjoys writing about her favorite foods (especially pizza) and all things fashion and travel. As one who loves taking trips to find new foods, it’s not surprising that she enjoys writing about both!