Atlanta, GA or Raleigh, NC. I like the climate and trees in the American Southeast. Also, house prices are very reasonable while enjoying the amenities of big cities.
I'm from ATL and I'm curious about Raleigh. What is the social and cultural scene like?
Not like Atlanta, but surprisingly active considering the metro size. You might have to go to the surrounding cities to realize the full potential of the region (also known as the "Triangle" because actually includes 3 cities - Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill - each with their own contribution to the social/cultural scene).
We live about an hour east of Raleigh and spend a lot of time there. I was commuting, but now fully remote. It’s a fantastic city. Gives you enough of the city amenities without the big city problems.