Match highlights from Charlotte FC’s 3-1 loss against St. Louis.City SC’s inaugural home match.

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Life in Charlotte North Carolina

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Life
The Queen City offers a perfect combination of convenience and small town charm. With a mix of restaurants, theaters, bars, museums and sports arenas, it’s easy to stay entertained in Charlotte.

Museums

The Bechtler Modern Art Museum is one of the best in the area, and you’ll also find a nature museum and NASCAR Hall of Fame to check out. The Carolinas Aviation Museum is another place you’ll want to visit, and you can take a tour of airplane technology using a local perspective in Freedom Park.

Festivals

The city hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year, including porch fests, performing arts showcases and food and wine weeks. Each event is a chance for the community to gather and have fun together.

Weather

Temperatures in Charlotte vary widely over the course of a year. You can enjoy hot, humid summers, cold winters and even snowy days in the city.

Taxes

You’ll need to pay a sales tax of 4.75% and property taxes of 7.75% in Charlotte, so you’ll have to budget for those when deciding whether or not to move here. However, you can avoid paying those extra fees by taking advantage of the state’s low income and property tax deductions.

Ethnic Diversity

The majority of the population is white, but this city is also home to a large number of people from multiple cultures and ethnicities. In fact, WalletHub reports that Charlotte is the 22nd most diverse city in the U.S., and the most diverse in North Carolina.